Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coleman swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tyler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman won't allow Tyler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Coleman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tyler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Coleman is looking to defend but Tyler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Coleman! Tyler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Coleman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pete Tyler!
After winning the bout, Pete Tyler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Vurris is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Coleman steps away.
Vurris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vurris wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vurris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman shoots in but Vurris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vurris's waist but Vurris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Vurris throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vurris defends it nicely.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Vurris as Coleman shoots in.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Vurris. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Vurris moves to clinch but Coleman breaks away #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Vurris fights it but they end up in guard.
Vurris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Vurris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris working a defensive guard but Coleman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vurris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman trying to control the action but Vurris is working from the bottom. #T2#
Coleman working away.
Vurris is not content to let Coleman control the position. #SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vurris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vurris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Coleman trying to control the position but Vurris is working away.
Vurris tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vurris working to try and regain half guard.
Vurris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Vurris wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is thwarting Vurris's attempts to control the position.
Vurris tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Vurris is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vurris trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Coleman throws a body punch but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vurris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Vurris does no damage.
Vurris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vurris has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Coleman scores with a takedown into Vurris's guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Coleman trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Vurris is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vurris keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vurris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vurris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Coleman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vurris to the ground. Coleman is now in Vurris's guard.
Vurris has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Coleman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vurris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vurris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vurris! #REVB#
Chad Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vurris wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vurris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vurris is working Coleman over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vurris controlling the position from side mount.
Vurris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coleman some visible discomfort.
Vurris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coleman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vurris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Coleman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.#TD#
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vurris keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working Vurris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Vurris keeps moving.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Vurris 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.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vurris trying to control the position here.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coleman trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.#T3#
Vurris stuffs the takedown.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vurris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vurris swivels and escapes.#TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vurris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vurris pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Coleman distracts Vurris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Vurris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vurris manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Vurris's guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vurris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chad Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vurris looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Talo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Talo, which made it look bad.
Talo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talo as he avoids it easily.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Coleman shoots in but Talo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Talo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Talo is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Talo's guard.
Talo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Talo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Talo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Talo has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman stands up over Talo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Talo keeps moving.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Talo blocks nicely.
Coleman pushes down on Talo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Talo tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg. #T2#
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman winds up and cracks Talo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Talo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Talo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Talo's temple.
Coleman working over Talo with some ground and pound. Talo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Talo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Talo wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talo keeps working. #SUB#
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Coleman is nestled in close to Talo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Talo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Talo is trying to control but can't.
Talo taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard. #ROC2#Talo is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Talo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Talo is out! Coleman gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Coleman!
A victorious Chad Coleman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman trying to control the position but Cole is working away.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole moves into full guard.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely. #T1#
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cole looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Cole controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cole has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coleman doesn't defend quickly enough and Cole has managed to lock this one up! Can Coleman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cole on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Cole!
During a confident post fight interview, White Cole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakala.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman checks a low kick from Sakala.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakala, as that shot connected.
Sakala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Coleman sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Sakala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala moves in close and cracks Coleman with a massive right hand! Coleman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sakala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright is trying to keep Collins in close.
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.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Collins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Collins not doing much here.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Collins prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Collins trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
And Collins counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Cartwright shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Collins darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the ropes.#T4##BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away. #TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to stall but Collins improves his position.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Cartwright tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Collins wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him. #T1#
Collins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range. #CL#
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Collins. #TD#
Collins jumps guard and drags Cartwright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Brad Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartwright wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Cartwright tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Collins 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#
Cartwright tries to clinch #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright controlling the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Collins working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Collins has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.#T3#
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Cartwright wants to clinch.#CL#
Collins has Cartwright up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.
Collins content to control rather than advance.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Collins!

Event: ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Moder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moder slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Moder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Moder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan Moder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Moder misses with a head kick.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Moder scores with a body shot.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moder.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Moder sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Moder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Coleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Moder misses with the head strike.
Moder has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman wants a takedown.
Moder wants to break free but Coleman has control.
Moder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moder is pressed up against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moder down to the mat. Moder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moder was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman won't allow Moder to sweep him here. #T2#
Moder seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Moder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moder wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moder is keeping the position for now.
Moder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Moder trying to control the position. #T3#
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Coleman works over Moder with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman won't allow Moder to get back to his feet.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Moder is working hard here to advance position.
Moder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman won't allow Moder to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moder on his heels. He'll look to pass Moder's guard now, I'm sure.
Moder 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.
Moder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moder pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moder is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Moder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moder catches Coleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Moder gets caught napping as Coleman dives in and scores a takedown. Moder manages to retain guard.
Moder wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Moder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moder is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman trying to control but Moder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Moder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman stays in close to Moder's body and controls the position.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Moder trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Moder wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moder wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman trying to control but Moder is working from the bottom.
Moder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman stands up over Moder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Moder has wrist control.
Moder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moder keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Moder working a defensive guard but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman. #SUB2#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Moder is defending it quite comfortably.
Moder is not content to let Coleman control the position.#SUB2#
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Coleman is nestled in close to Moder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moder is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moder keeps working. #SUB2#
Coleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moder sees it coming and defends easily.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moder wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moder scores with a body shot.
Moder swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moder. #TD2#
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moder's head.
Moder seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Moder 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.
Coleman postures up. #T1#
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Moder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman distracts Moder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Moder has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chad Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman distracts Moder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Coleman postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Moder is retaining full guard.
Moder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moder looking to control.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman trying to control but Moder is working from the bottom.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Coleman postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it. #T3#
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moder's head.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moder wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman trying to control but Moder is working from the bottom.
Moder trying to control the position.
Coleman won't allow Moder to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Moder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moder is aware though and is defending well.
Moder won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Moder is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Ebe misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ebe lands an overhand right.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ebe.
Jab by Ebe.
Ebe swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ebe!
Coleman cracks Ebe with a big right hand but Ebe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ebe struggling a bit here.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe struggling a bit here.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebe taking a bit of punishment here - Coleman scoring with strikes.
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Ebe tries to control but Coleman manages to take his back.
Ebe just trying to survive but Coleman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coleman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Coleman lands punches and elbows. #T1#
Coleman not allowing Ebe to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ebe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Ebe trying to control but not successfully.
Ebe's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Coleman's hands.
Coleman gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coleman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coleman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Coleman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ebe could be in trouble here!
Ebe breaks Coleman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #ES2#
Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Ebe fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ebe manages to pull guard.
Ebe has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ebe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.#T3#
Coleman postures up.
Ebe pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman works over Ebe with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Coleman is thwarting Ebe's attempts to control the position.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
Ebe is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebe avoid being mounted?
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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Ebe's temple.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman is nestled in close to Ebe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Coleman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Ebe sprawls well.
Ebe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ebe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ebe stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaac Ebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Ebe scores with a nice head shot.
Ebe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.#TD2#
Coleman gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ebe tries to improve position but can't.
Ebe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ebe down.
Ebe is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman has control of an arm but Ebe manages to advance to Coleman's back!
Coleman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Ebe looking to secure an arm triangle but Coleman defends it well.
Coleman tries to buck Ebe off but Ebe takes his back!
Coleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Coleman trying to control the action but Ebe just sinks the hooks in.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke from the back.
Ebe is trying to stick to Coleman's back but Coleman is turning into Ebe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ebe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Ebe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Ebe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Coleman working Ebe over with strikes. #T3#
Ebe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ebe trying to control but Coleman postures up. #SUB#
Ebe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is trying to control. Ebe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Ebe's hands, connecting with Ebe's forehead.
Ebe is trying to control but Coleman passes into side control!
Coleman trying to control the position but Ebe is working away.
Ebe wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Ebe is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Ebe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
Coleman can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Coleman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ebe. #SUB#
Ebe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ebe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coleman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coleman for a finish. #SUB#
Ebe working for a choke but Coleman is defending well. #SUB#
Coleman showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ebe sprawls well. Ebe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ebe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
Ebe lands with a hook. Coleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebe throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isaac Ebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Ebe lands with a cross.
A big right from Ebe misses.
A swing and a miss from Ebe.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily. #T1#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebe keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ebe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ebe has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Ebe trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman winds up and cracks Ebe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ground and pound from Coleman. #SUB#
Ebe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ebe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ebe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ebe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Ebe taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Ebe is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebe avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Ebe has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman. #SUB2#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Ebe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Ebe wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ebe is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman moves into full mount! Ebe won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ebe? #SUB2#
Coleman has hold of Ebe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ebe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ebe wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Salter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Salter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Salter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Salter is controlling well. #SUB2#
Salter is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salter to get the leverage.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Salter pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Salter!
After winning the bout, Sam Salter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2022

#R1#
Mjölnir lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mjölnir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mjölnir regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Mjölnir's temple.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman winds up and cracks Mjölnir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Mjölnir is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mjölnir defending well though. #T1#
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mjölnir's head.
Mjölnir is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mjölnir avoid being mounted?
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Mjölnir is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mjölnir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coleman throws a strike but Mjölnir avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman postures up in Mjölnir's guard and throws a big left but Mjölnir blocks it. #T2#
Mjölnir seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Mjölnir is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mjölnir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman postures up in Mjölnir's guard and throws a big left but Mjölnir blocks it.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mjölnir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Mjölnir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman postures up in Mjölnir's guard and throws a big left but Mjölnir blocks it.
Mjölnir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Mjölnir has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Mjölnir has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Mjölnir has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Mjölnir controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Mjölnir has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mjölnir has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mjölnir to the mat! Mjölnir manages to get full guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mjölnir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chad Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mjölnir has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman stands up over Mjölnir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Mjölnir is rocked!
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Mjölnir blocks nicely.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Mjölnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Mjölnir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mjölnir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Mjölnir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mjölnir has wrist control.
Mjölnir has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman is keen to just control but Mjölnir is a slippery customer.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Mjölnir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mjölnir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mjölnir seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mjölnir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mjölnir defends it well.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Mjölnir. #TD2#
Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mjölnir is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Mjölnir dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Mjölnir is having none of it. #SUB2#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mjölnir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mjölnir keeps working. #T1#
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mjölnir defending well though.
Mjölnir is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mjölnir wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mjölnir's head.
Torsten Mjölnir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mjölnir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mjölnir is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Mjölnir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mjölnir wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman lands a big elbow - Mjölnir is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Coleman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Coleman!
A victorious Chad Coleman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Viikinki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react.
Viikinki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Viikinki circles away easily#KD#
and Viikinki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coleman! Viikinki lets Coleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Viikinki counters with a huge left! Coleman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Viikinki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Coleman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Viikinki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
A very excited looking Tony Viikinki 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: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Cudlitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Szopa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Cudlitz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szopa's guard.
We've been hearing that Cudlitz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Szopa pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
Cudlitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudlitz stopping the sweep attempt from Szopa.
Cudlitz wants to control from the top but Szopa keeps moving.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa has Cudlitz pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cudlitz preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cudlitz looking to sit in guard and control but Szopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Szopa is working Cudlitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing.
Szopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Cudlitz has wrist control.
Cudlitz pulls Szopa in to control the position.
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Szopa trying to move into half guard but instead Cudlitz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cudlitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Cudlitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szopa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Szopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szopa winds up and cracks Cudlitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Szopa throws a strike but Cudlitz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cudlitz wants to control but Szopa passes easily into half guard.
Szopa throwing shots but Cudlitz is blocking nicely.
Szopa drops an elbow to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz wants to get back to full guard.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Szopa lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Szopa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cudlitz tries to kick Szopa off but Szopa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Szopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cudlitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cudlitz's head.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Cudlitz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Szopa trying to control the action but Cudlitz is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szopa moves into full mount! Cudlitz won't be happy about that!
Szopa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Szopa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Szopa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cudlitz looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#Cudlitz is rocked!#CUT2#Michael Cudlitz's cut is getting worse.
Cudlitz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Szopa with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Cudlitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Michael Cudlitz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Szopa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cudlitz regains half guard.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
That's time! Cudlitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Szopa drives through with a takedown into Cudlitz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Szopa manages to pass to side control.
Cudlitz seems to have got his legs back now.#REVR#
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cudlitz defending well though.
Cudlitz has hold of Szopa's hands but Szopa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz is pressing down on Szopa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Cudlitz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ingo Szopa!
A very excited looking Ingo Szopa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Coleman tries for a takedown but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from McDermott misses.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDermott defends it nicely.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermott throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman goes for a double leg but McDermott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDermott continues to drive forward.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDermott walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDermott misses the jab.#T1#
McDermott throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDermott won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
McDermott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDermott won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet. #ES#
Coleman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDermott has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch. #TD#
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. McDermott is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in McDermott's guard.
McDermott is looking to stand back up but Coleman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
McDermott wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head. #T2#
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDermott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDermott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but McDermott defends it.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDermott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but McDermott is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Coleman is trying to control. McDermott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDermott told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman throwing shots but McDermott is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Coleman pushes McDermott off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McDermott as Coleman shoots in.
McDermott lands a really nice looking cross but Coleman seems unphased.
Chad Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDermott sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott lands a jab.
Coleman defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but McDermott is quick to defend against it.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Coleman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Coleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Coleman's head.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Jab by McDermott.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Coleman avoids the body shot from McDermott.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDermott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDermott.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but McDermott avoids it well and moves away.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDermott avoids it really well and circles away.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott misses the jab.
McDermott works Coleman's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermott, which made it look bad.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDermott gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
Our winner, Eddie McDermott, 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: ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cubbedge tries to sprawl but Coleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Coleman looks to land a strike but Cubbedge avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Coleman trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Cubbedge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Cubbedge!#REVB##ES#
Coleman has his feet on Cubbedge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Coleman slips under a jab from Cubbedge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cubbedge as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cubbedge as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Coleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coleman working over Cubbedge with some ground and pound. Cubbedge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman 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.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cubbedge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cubbedge taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubbedge is not content to let Coleman control the position.#T3#
Coleman working over Cubbedge with some ground and pound. Cubbedge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cubbedge's head.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Cubbedge's hands, connecting with Cubbedge's forehead.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman throwing shots but Cubbedge is blocking nicely.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubbedge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.#TD#
Coleman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cubbedge quickly recovers to half guard.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cubbedge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coleman.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Chad Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cubbedge has control of Coleman's left arm, preventing Coleman from doing any damage.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Cubbedge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cubbedge on his heels. He'll look to pass Cubbedge's guard now, I'm sure.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman distracts Cubbedge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cubbedge has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cubbedge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Cubbedge from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge shows good takedown defense.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge misses with a hook.
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cubbedge jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cubbedge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Cubbedge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Cubbedge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Billy Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
Cubbedge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cubbedge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman. #T3#
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Coleman won't allow Cubbedge to get back to his feet.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cubbedge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chad Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cubbedge enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cubbedge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cubbedge managing to control the position.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cubbedge 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.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubbedge wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cubbedge 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cudlitz circles away.
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Tarantino, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Tarantino against the cage but Tarantino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cudlitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cudlitz looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarantino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino has Cudlitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cudlitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudlitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarantino has wrist control.
Tarantino is pulling down on Cudlitz's head to control his posture. #T1#
Cudlitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino controlling Cudlitz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cudlitz preventing the sweep.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cudlitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudlitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Tarantino dives in and scores a takedown into Cudlitz's guard.
Cudlitz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarantino dives into side control. #REVR#
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cudlitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cudlitz tries to get out of the position.
Tarantino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cudlitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Tarantino crashes against the mat. #T3#
Cudlitz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tarantino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cudlitz is avoiding damage well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cudlitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarantino on the ground.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Tarantino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cudlitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarantino connects with a decent elbow.
Tarantino throws an elbow but Cudlitz slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Cudlitz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cudlitz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarantino grinds an elbow into Cudlitz's temple.
Cudlitz tries to escape but Tarantino is in control.
Tarantino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cudlitz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarantino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tarantino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cudlitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tarantino throws a strike but Cudlitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cudlitz's guard. #REVB#
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarantino trying to control but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tarantino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarantino throwing strikes from guard but Cudlitz blocks nicely.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cudlitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Cudlitz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarantino stands and throws Cudlitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cudlitz is throwing a few token shots, despite Tarantino being in side control.
Scottie Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from escaping the position.
Tarantino is chipping away with strikes.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Cudlitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Tarantino slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Tarantino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tarantino cracks Cudlitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tarantino misses with the ground and pound.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino scoring with punches and elbows.
Cudlitz is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Tarantino scores with punches from side control.
Tarantino throws a strike aimed at the side of Cudlitz's head but Cudlitz avoids it well.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cudlitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cudlitz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Tarantino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cudlitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cudlitz. #TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cudlitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarantino scoring with punches from side control.
Cudlitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarantino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz looks to move to half guard but instead Tarantino has passed into mount! Damn!
Cudlitz taking shots to the head. #T1#
Tarantino lands a couple of good shots and Cudlitz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tarantino gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Tarantino manages to sink in the hooks.
Cudlitz wants to escape the position.
Tarantino throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cudlitz could be in trouble here!
Tarantino is landing with strikes from the back.
Cudlitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tarantino.
Tarantino lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tarantino biding his time, controlling Cudlitz.
Tarantino lands a shot to the head.
Scottie Tarantino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
I would not like to be Cudlitz right now.
Tarantino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tarantino is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Tarantino the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Tarantino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudlitz trying to get back to his feet but Tarantino is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Tarantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarantino 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Tarantino!
A relieved looking Scottie Tarantino 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: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Barnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnett somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Barnett shoots in.
Coleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position but Coleman is working away. #T1#
Coleman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett working away.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman parries the strikes from Barnett easily there. Barnett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coleman to escape. #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.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coleman moves into full guard.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Coleman has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett stops Coleman from standing up.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.#ES2#
Coleman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Coleman has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman works over Barnett with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is in close to Barnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman cracks Barnett with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleman trying to control the position but Barnett is working away. #SUB2#
Coleman is working to tighten his grip on Barnett's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnett has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coleman is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnett passes out! Coleman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Payne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Payne lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Payne!#REVB#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Payne wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Sycek trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well. #T1#
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payne trying to control but Sycek postures up.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek looks to land a strike but Payne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
Payne is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne 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.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Payne preventing the sweep.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Payne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Sycek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne looking to control.
Payne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.#REVB#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Payne wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sycek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sycek wants to improve his position but instead Payne has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payne with a nice cross.
Sycek fails with the takedown.
Sycek leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sycek tries to counter with a takedown but Payne is quick to defend against it.
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.#TD#
Sycek gets a takedown into half guard.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position. #T1#
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sycek wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
Payne keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass. #T2#
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely.
Sycek is looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.#REVB#
Payne trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Sycek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard. #REVR#
Payne looking to control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.#T4#
Payne trying to control the position.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek is fighting to break Payne's control of his arms but Payne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek 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#
Sycek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Sycek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sycek is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Sycek working Payne over with strikes. #ROC#Payne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek looks to land a strike but Payne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek loads up on a big left hand. Payne felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sycek looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Payne can't hide his disappointment, as Sycek celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Hansen, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Hansen against the cage but Hansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cudlitz.
Cudlitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansen's waist but Hansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cudlitz off to one side. #TD#
Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen stands up over Cudlitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Hansen 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#
Cudlitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Cudlitz blocks nicely.
Cudlitz has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Cudlitz keeps moving. #SUB#
Hansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cudlitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cudlitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cudlitz! #REVB#
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Hansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cudlitz.
Cudlitz throws an elbow but Hansen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen is not content to let Cudlitz control the position.
Cudlitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cudlitz off and has taken his back!
Hansen misses with an elbow to the head.
Cudlitz trying to get back to his feet but Hansen is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hansen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Hansen looking to break Cudlitz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cudlitz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hansen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cudlitz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cudlitz to escape the position.
Hansen lands shots from the back.
Hansen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Cudlitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hansen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hansen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cudlitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hansen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cudlitz tries to escape but Hansen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Can Cudlitz hold on?! Hansen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hansen struggling to land strikes to the head as Cudlitz covers up.
Hansen has Cudlitz flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudlitz avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as Cudlitz shoots in.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cudlitz.
Cudlitz looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hansen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cudlitz.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cudlitz can do to turn this around?
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Hansen, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Hansen against the cage but Hansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Cudlitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Cudlitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hansen's guard.
Hansen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cudlitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansen manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hansen pulls Cudlitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cudlitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cudlitz wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Cudlitz tries to pass.
Hansen managing to control the position.
Hansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cudlitz is looking to improve his position.
Hansen drops an elbow to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cudlitz keeps working.
Cudlitz looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cudlitz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Hansen there.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
Cudlitz is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen winds up and cracks Cudlitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz is trying to control but can't.
Hansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Hansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cudlitz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudlitz has hold of Hansen's hands but Hansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hansen working Cudlitz over with strikes.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cudlitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansen pinned against the cage. Hansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Cudlitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Cudlitz.
Cudlitz looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Cudlitz.
Cudlitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcus Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cudlitz.
Hansen gets underhooks to prevent Cudlitz's takedown attempt. #T1#
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen is pressed up against the cage. Cudlitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hansen down to the mat. Hansen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cudlitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Cudlitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Hansen to work. #T2#
Cudlitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen tries to work over Cudlitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hansen gets underhooks to prevent Cudlitz's takedown attempt.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cudlitzs head.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cudlitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Hansen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hansen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hansen misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hansen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hansen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hansen scores with a shot to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Hansen pushes Cudlitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen'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.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hansen is stalling here. #T4#
Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Cudlitz blocks an uppercut.
Marcus Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hansen as Cudlitz tries to tie him up.
Michael Cudlitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cudlitz jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Cudlitz around his waist. Cudlitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Payne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne looking to pass the guard.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Payne wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Payne attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Wilder throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Payne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilder 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.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully. #T2#
Payne throws an elbow that misses. Wilder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Wilder!#REVB#
Wilder stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Wilder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Payne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Payne ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Payne controls his hands.
Wilder digs a right hand into Payne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payne's gas tank.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Payne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Payne is having none of it.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tom Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilder has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilder throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payne.
Wilder's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Payne ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payne blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Payne shoots and misses
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder. #T3#
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Tom Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Wilder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Payne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Wilder. #BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Payne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.

Wilder has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Payne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands a body shot.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payne connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilder.
Nice cross by Wilder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payne.
Payne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Wilder lands.
Wilder throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Payne crashing down! Payne tries to stagger back to his feet but Wilder just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Payne asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Wilder!
An out of breath Titus Wilder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Graham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graham controlling Coleman's posture.
Graham looking to control.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graham 's guard.
Coleman is thwarting Graham 's attempts to control the position.
Coleman working Graham over with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Graham is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
Coleman working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU2#
Coleman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Coleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Coleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Graham is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Graham 's coaches at whitey's gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Graham controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Graham is rocked!
Coleman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Coleman is trying for a kimura here. Graham looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coleman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Coleman!
Chad Coleman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Cudlitz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Speer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Speer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Speer wants to advance to full mount but Cudlitz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Speer being controlled here momentarily.
Cudlitz is looking to stand up but Speer isn't so interested in that idea.
Speer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cudlitz has his hands on Speer's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cudlitz working for a triangle but Speer defends it easily. #T1#
Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speer postures up in Cudlitz's guard and throws a big left but Cudlitz blocks it.
Speer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Speer won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Speer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speer postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speer prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cudlitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing strikes but missing.
Cudlitz wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Speer distracts Cudlitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Speer looking to sit in guard and control but Cudlitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Speer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speer, not yet.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cudlitz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cudlitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Speer won't be happy about that! #T4#
Cudlitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Speer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount and Speer is in trouble!
Cudlitz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Speer is rocked!
Cudlitz controlling the pace for now.
Speer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Oh Speer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Speer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Speer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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