Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Schultz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Hilton Jr misses. #CL2#
Hilton Jr forces Schultz back against the cage and clinches.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Hilton Jr lands a knee to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Schultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hilton Jr struggling a bit here.
Schultz trying to control the position but Hilton Jr is working away.
Schultz working away.
Hilton Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schultz 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 Hilton Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.#T1#
Schultz working away.
Schultz wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schultz trying to control the position but Hilton Jr is working away. #SUB#
Schultz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Hilton Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hilton Jr is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Schultz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sloppy strikes there by Schultz.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy.
Hilton Jr is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hilton Jr is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz working the ground and pound.
Schultz landing a few strikes.
Schultz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz tries for a kimura but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Hilton Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hilton Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hilton Jr keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schultz working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hilton Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Schultz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hilton Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Hilton Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Hilton Jr is defending the position.
Schultz working Hilton Jr over with strikes.
Hilton Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to control here. #T1##SUB#
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hilton Jr's head.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz throwing shots but Hilton Jr is blocking nicely.
Schultz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hilton Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hilton Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Hilton Jr's legs - danger averted.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for subs off his back but Schultz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hilton Jr is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mike Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Schultz prevents Hilton Jr from improving his position.
Schultz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Schultz connects with a nice short shot to Hilton Jr's temple.
Schultz is trying to control. Hilton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilton Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hilton Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tappelukerho. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz is keen to just control but Hilton Jr is a slippery customer.
Hilton Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schultz trying to control from Hilton Jr's half guard. Hilton Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hilton Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilton Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Schultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schultz lands a nice forearm strike.
Schultz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hilton Jr is being controlled here. #SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hilton Jr keeps working.
Schultz in side control, throwing shots but Hilton Jr defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schultz is staying active.#SUB#
Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hilton Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Hilton Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hilton Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Schultz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schultz thows a huge punch but Hilton Jr dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hilton Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hilton Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schultz prevents Hilton Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Hilton Jr is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz throwing shots but Hilton Jr is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schultz lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Hilton Jr trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz 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.
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schultz!

Event: TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aisland tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Aisland's belly button to the back.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Aisland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Aisland's body. Aisland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Aisland scores with a takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza seems keen to control Aisland's posture.#T1#
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Aisland gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Azevedo Souza stops Aisland from passing to mount. #SUB#
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aisland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Azevedo Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza keeping control of the position.
Aisland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aisland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aisland tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Aisland blocks a jab.
Raphael Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aisland shoots and misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aisland needs to keep his hands up - Azevedo Souza had a free shot at his head there.
Azevedo Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azevedo Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aisland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Aisland ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Aisland feints and as Azevedo Souza raises his hands in defense, Aisland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanka Aisland's cut.
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#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azevedo Souza jabs at Aisland's body.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland shoots and misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azevedo Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azevedo Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aisland slows the pace down. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza prevents Aisland from moving into mount. #T1#
Azevedo Souza being controlled for a moment.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aisland trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanka Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo Souza but Azevedo Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Azevedo Souza sizes up Aisland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aisland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Azevedo Souza catches Aisland right on the button with a cross.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body. Aisland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aisland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Azevedo Souza shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Aisland takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Azevedo Souza sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Aisland bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
Raphael Azevedo Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Quama has knocked Karelin down with a huge combo! Quama steps away and waves a wobbly Karelin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Karelin is rocked!
Karelin circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Quama. Karelin falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Quama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiase Quama!
A victorious Kiase Quama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR79: Post-Hiatus
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bon Hwa.
A jab from Bon Hwa does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Bon Hwa digs a good body shot into Aisland's ribs.
Bon Hwa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon Hwa lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
Bon Hwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Bon Hwa finds it's target.
Aisland wants to clinch but Bon Hwa slips to the side
enabling Bon Hwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon Hwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Aisland dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bon Hwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bon Hwa ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Aisland's jaw. Aisland's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bon Hwa does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

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

Event: TR78
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Read rushes Schultz and presses him up against the cage.
Read is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schultz to keep the fight standing.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Schultz is trying to drag Read to the mat but Read just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Read tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Schultz has hold of one of Read's legs. Read is fighting the takedown attempt but Schultz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Read working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Read is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Read utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Read had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Read keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Read being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Read for as long as he can get away with.
Schultz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Read keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stays in close to Read's body and controls the position.
Schultz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Read escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schultz trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Read has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.
Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Read is looking to get back to full guard here but Schultz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Schultz trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Schultz scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz misses with the ground and pound.
Read tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Read is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
Read is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Read ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Read no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schultz lands a couple of digs.
Schultz stands up over Read, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schultz works over Read with some ground and pound from guard.
Schultz 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.
Mike Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz advances to half guard.
Read looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schultz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Read's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Read.
Schultz landing shots from mount.
Read gets back to half guard.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Read is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Read looking for subs from the bottom but Schultz mounts him!#T2#
Schultz controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz lands with some strikes.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Read keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schultz lands a heavy elbow.
Schultz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Read looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz scoring with strikes but Read is staying in there.
Schultz with a couple of short strikes.
Read can't escape the position.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Schultz with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
The referee warns Read that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Read is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Read gets back to half guard.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Schultz is really struggling to control Read but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schultz lands strikes from half guard.
Schultz is pressing down on Read's thigh, looking to free his foot. Read is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Read gets a clinch.
Read is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schultz to keep the fight standing.
Read tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Read tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Read drops back down to his feet.
Mike Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Read.
Read is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Read fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Read pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Read fails to pull guard.
Schultz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Read successfully pulls guard.
Schultz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Read with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Read taking shots to the head.
Schultz lands a couple of good shots and Read has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Schultz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Read is looking for a way out.
Schultz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kaiden Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Schultz.
Schultz tries to keep control of the position but Read is staying busy.
Read tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Read defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schultz's arms.
Read tries to escape but Schultz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Schultz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Read breaks Schultz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Read controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Read drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schultz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schultz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schultz! #REVR##T3#
Schultz just content to control the position.
Schultz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Read manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schultz is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Read with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schultz lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schultz!

Event: TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Zahari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#TD2#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zahari on his heels. He'll look to pass Zahari's guard now, I'm sure.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Zahari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is in close to Zahari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin stops Zahari from standing up.
Karelin works over Zahari with some ground and pound from guard.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin stands up over Zahari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin stands and throws Zahari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zahari tries to escape but Karelin is in control. #T2#
Zahari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Karelin has hold of Zahari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zahari seems comfortable defending it but Karelin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zahari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zahari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Karelin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin!

Event: TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Furtwangler.
Aisland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Furtwangler misses.
Aisland throws a big counter combination but Furtwangler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Furtwangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furtwangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aisland circles away quickly and effectively.
Aisland wants to clinch up but Furtwangler keeps it at a distance.
Furtwangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furtwangler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.#TD#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Furtwangler's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Aisland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aisland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furtwangler's guard.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furtwangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aisland controls the pace.#T1#
Furtwangler controlling the position.
Aisland works over Furtwangler with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furtwangler working for submissions but it's allowed Aisland to get to half guard.
Aisland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Furtwangler can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Aisland is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Furtwangler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanka Aisland!
Sanka Aisland thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rask could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good shot there by Rask.
Rask cracks Schultz with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Schultz scores with a takedown into Rask's guard.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rask's head.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz passes Rask's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz drops an elbow to the side of Rask's head.
Schultz is nestled in close to Rask, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Schultz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rask has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Rask looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rask tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Rask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Rask defends it.
Schultz content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rask throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rask won't be happy with that.
Schultz scores with punches from side control.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Schultz working the head with strikes.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Schultz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rask looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schultz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rask is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schultz lets go of the hold and Rask can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Schultz!

Event: TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Castelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lemons to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Fabio Castelo has been cut.
Castelo with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Lemons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Castelo! Lemons lets Castelo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Castelo is rocked!
Castelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemons counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Lemons!
A victorious Bradley Lemons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jesservey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aisland holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jesservey is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jesservey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jesservey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesservey somewhat.
Jesservey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey wants to land a leg kick but Aisland is out of range.
Jesservey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#T1#
Aisland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesservey defends well and Aisland ends up having to push Jesservey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesservey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aisland tries to counter by clinching up but Jesservey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jesservey has managed to clinch.
Jesservey is looking for a takedown.
Aisland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesservey is trying to pull guard but Aisland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Aisland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jesservey throws a big elbow that misses.
Aisland controls Jesservey momentarily but Jesservey frees himself.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Jesservey tries to pass. #T2#
Jesservey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is controlling Jesservey's posture.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesservey prevents Aisland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesservey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesservey keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland pushing down on Jesservey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jesservey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aisland stalling. #T4#
Aisland is keen to just control but Jesservey is a slippery customer.
Jesservey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jesservey tries to kick Aisland off but Aisland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesservey trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jesservey defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland is taking a breather. Jesservey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jesservey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aisland pinned against the cage. Aisland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesservey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#TD2#
Jesservey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aisland gets full guard.
Jesservey wants to stand but Aisland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Jesservey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jesservey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aisland's body to avoid the submission. Aisland has instead reached around Jesservey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aisland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanka Aisland!

Event: TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Hendrikx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrikx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin stands and throws Hendrikx's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hendrikx is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Hendrikx is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin!

Event: TR61 Frost V Luciano
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Read wants to clinch but Tomonaga slips to the side
and Read takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Read drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tomonaga lands a jab to Read's midsection.#CL#
Tomonaga has Read up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Tomonaga.
Read tries to pull guard but Tomonaga won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tomonaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomonaga.
Read tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomonaga smiles and moves away.
Tomonaga lands with a nice body punch.
Tomonaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomonaga cracks a nice hook into Read's ribs.
Read tries to clinch there but Tomonaga circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Tomonaga - just one landing.
Tomonaga scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Jab, jab by Tomonaga - just one landing.
Read closes the distance but Tomonaga moves to the side
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Read is rocked!
Tomonaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Read is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomonaga finish him?
Tomonaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tomonaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Read tries to keep at a distance but Tomonaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Read jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomonaga walks away with a smile on his face. Read gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Read.
Tomonaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaiden Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaga lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Read falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tomonaga dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Shinichiro Tomonaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TR60: Chum in the Water
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Schultz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lang seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Schultz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schultz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lang is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Schultz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Lang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lang is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schultz just content to control the position.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Schultz working the ground and pound but Lang is defending the strikes.
Schultz tries to score with some ground and pound. Lang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schultz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schultz taking a breather here. #T3#
Lang tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schultz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lang being controlled for a moment.
Lang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling 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.

Mike Schultz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Lang.
Schultz sets himself, and Lang steps forward looking for the clinch! Schultz avoids it this time.#TD#
Schultz 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.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lang can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Schultz taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Schultz is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Lang trying to remain calm as Schultz controls from the top position.
Schultz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schultz tries to score with some ground and pound. Lang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schultz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schultz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Schultz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schultz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schultz lets go of the hold and Lang can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Schultz!

Event: TR60: Chum in the Water
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Songsiskrat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castelo ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat misses with a looping left.
Songsiskrat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Songsiskrat missing with a left hand there. Castelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Songsiskrat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Songsiskrat tries to sprawl out of it but Castelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Songsiskrat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Songsiskrat slams his shin into Castelo's torso.
Songsiskrat jabs Castelo right on the nose. Castelo blinks but takes it well.
Castelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castelo slips a straight right by Songsiskrat.#T1#
Songsiskrat throws a right hand that misses
and Castelo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Songsiskrat, which made it look bad.
Castelo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castelo checks a low kick from Songsiskrat.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Songsiskrat defends it well.
Songsiskrat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castelo moves away.
Castelo tries to clinch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Good work by Castelo as he checks the leg kick.
Castelo moves out of range as Songsiskrat strikes.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Songsiskrat lands with a good body shot.
Songsiskrat throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Castelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castelo tries to circle away but Songsiskrat has him pinned against the cage.
Castelo goes for a takedown attempt but Songsiskrat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Songsiskrat misses with a few strikes there.
Castelo has a takedown stuffed.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from Songsiskrat misses.
Castelo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Songsiskrat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Songsiskrat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castelo checks a leg kick.
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Songsiskrat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castelo on the side of the head.
Songsiskrat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut. Castelo saw that one coming.
Songsiskrat looks for the body kick but Castelo saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Songsiskrat.
Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut.
Songsiskrat walks into a jab.
Castelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Songsiskrat tries to sprawl out of it but Castelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Songsiskrat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Songsiskrat is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Castelo ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat throws a body punch but Castelo moves out of range.
Castelo tries a quick counter leg kick but Songsiskrat is wise to it.
Songsiskrat looks to throw the jab but Castelo is out of range.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Songsiskrat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castelo is out of range and Songsiskrat settles back down.
Castelo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Songsiskrat throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castelo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Songsiskrat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat with a nice calf kick.
Songsiskrat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Castelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Songsiskrat pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Songsiskrat scores with the left hand. Castelo knows he should have avoided that one.
Castelo checks the leg kick.
Castelo slips under a jab.
Castelo staying out of range there.
Castelo throws a leg kick but Songsiskrat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Songsiskrat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick.
Castelo tries to clinch up but Songsiskrat circles away and keeps his distance.
Songsiskrat lands an overhand right.
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Songsiskrat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Songsiskrat throws a looping overhand right but Castelo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castelo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Castelo slips a jab from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat tries to score with a low kick but Castelo moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skritskrat Songsiskrat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Songsiskrat misses the shot to the body.
Castelo tries to counter with a clinch but Songsiskrat shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Songsiskrat.
Castelo staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Songsiskrat as Castelo shoots in.
Songsiskrat motions for Castelo to come forward. Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Songsiskrat throws a chopping leg kick but Castelo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Songsiskrat lands a jab to the head.
Songsiskrat slips a jab and a cross from Castelo.
Castelo walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Songsiskrat.
Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Songsiskrat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Songsiskrat swats away the attempt to clinch by Castelo.#T1#
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Songsiskrat connects with a leg kick.
Castelo wants to clinch.
Songsiskrat lands a body shot.
Castelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Songsiskrat stuffs the takedown attempt from Castelo. Castelo gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Songsiskrat misses.
Castelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat throws a series of punches but Castelo avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Songsiskrat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Songsiskrat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat throws a body shot but no joy.
Castelo tries a quick counter leg kick but Songsiskrat is wise to it.
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Songsiskrat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castelo at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Songsiskrat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Castelo moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Songsiskrat. #BC#
Songsiskrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Songsiskrat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Songsiskrat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Songsiskrat throws a series of punches but Castelo avoids them all with ease.
Castelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Castelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castelo throws a right and a left that Songsiskrat avoids nicely.
Songsiskrat scores with a punch to the head.
Songsiskrat misses with a two punch combination.
Songsiskrat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castelo can do to turn this around?
Songsiskrat tries to land a leg kick but Castelo saw it coming and moves away.
Songsiskrat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabio Castelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Songsiskrat. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castelo darts in looking for a takedown but Songsiskrat gets double underhooks and turns Castelo into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Songsiskrat.
Good shot there by Songsiskrat.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but Castelo checks it.
Songsiskrat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Songsiskrat defends it well.
Songsiskrat throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
A combination from Songsiskrat does no damage.
Songsiskrat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castelo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Songsiskrat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Castelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Songsiskrat tries a head kick but it misses.
Songsiskrat throws a body shot but no joy.
Castelo moves out of range as Songsiskrat strikes.
Castelo counters with a body kick.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook.
Songsiskrat lands a lovely overhand right.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Songsiskrat counters with a straight right hand.
Songsiskrat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castelo.
Castelo checks the leg kick.
Songsiskrat thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skritskrat Songsiskrat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Songsiskrat misses with a straight left.
Castelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castelo tries to clinch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Castelo wants to clinch up but Songsiskrat keeps it at a distance.
Songsiskrat misses with a wild combination.
Songsiskrat throws a push kick but Castelo slaps the foot to one side.
Songsiskrat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castelo.
Castelo lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Songsiskrat defends well and Castelo ends up having to push Songsiskrat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Songsiskrat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Songsiskrat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castelo thinking.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat punishes Castelo's body with a nice straight punch.
Castelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Songsiskrat tries to avoid it but Castelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Songsiskrat to the ground. Songsiskrat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Castelo throws a head kick that misses.
Castelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick
enabling Castelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Castelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Songsiskrat throws out a loose jab but Castelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Songsiskrat misses with a double jab.
Castelo wants to counter with a clinch but Songsiskrat pushes him away.
Castelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castelo fails to land the takedown.
Songsiskrat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Songsiskrat connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Songsiskrat is predictable there
and Castelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is winning the standup battle so far.
Songsiskrat stuns Castelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabio Castelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Songsiskrat sprawls well. Songsiskrat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Songsiskrat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castelo manages to avoid it.
Castelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Songsiskrat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castelo scrambles back to his feet.
Castelo staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Castelo. Beautiful body shot.
Songsiskrat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick.
Castelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Songsiskrat connects with a right hand. Castelo shakes it off.
Castelo with a jab.
Songsiskrat motions for Castelo to come forward. Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but Castelo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Songsiskrat.
Castelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Songsiskrat.
Castelo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Songsiskrat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Songsiskrat keeps the fight on the outside.
Castelo swinging wildly here.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Songsiskrat.
A punch lands to the side of Castelo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Songsiskrat misses.
Songsiskrat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Songsiskrat, as that shot connected. #T4#
Songsiskrat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castelo.
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Songsiskrat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Songsiskrat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut.
Castelo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Songsiskrat lands a jab to Castelo's midsection.
Songsiskrat misses with a wild body shot.
Castelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Songsiskrat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Songsiskrat. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Castelo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Songsiskrat lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat takes a swing at Castelo's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skritskrat Songsiskrat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Songsiskrat, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shusharin but Shusharin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Shusharin tries to sprawl but Karelin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Shusharin is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him
Shusharin is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Shusharin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karelin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shusharin pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shusharin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shusharin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shusharin tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Shusharin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karelin with good strikes from the mount here!
Shusharin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karelin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shusharin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Karelin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shusharin is looking to escape.
Karelin won't let Shusharin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shusharin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin landing shots from mount.
Karelin 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.
You get the feeling that Shusharin really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Karelin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shusharin is surviving well by controlling Karelin's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shusharin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2##SUB#
Karelin looking to secure an arm triangle but Shusharin defends it well.
Karelin dominating with strikes here.
Karelin landing strikes from the mount and Shusharin is in trouble!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Shusharin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karelin.
Karelin punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Shusharin is rocked!
Karelin loads up with a big shot that hurts Shusharin! He's pulled Karelin in close but Karelin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shusharin survive? More strikes from Karelin and Shusharin is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Karelin!

Event: TR56:Did Life Give You A Lemon
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Read has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greene uses from the top position.
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.
Greene trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Read looking for a triangle here. Greene is fighting it but it looks tight! Read pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Greene is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaiden Read!

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

#R1##CL2#
Read has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Read pulls guard effortlessly.
Mouse wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Read working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Read has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mouse should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Read has tightened it up now! Mouse should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaiden Read!

Event: TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castelo is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Castelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Castelo on that attempt.
A jab from Aisland misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aisland. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castelo.
Castelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Castelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Aisland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Castelo misses.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland throws a poor cross that misses
and Aisland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Castelo with that takedown attempt.
Castelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castelo somewhat.
Landau Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Landau Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Castelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Castelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castelo manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Castelo's guard.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it.
Aisland pushes down on Castelo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aisland trying to control from half guard but Castelo is working away.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Castelo defends it.
Castelo wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Castelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aisland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Aisland is keen to just control but Castelo is a slippery customer.
Aisland working Castelo over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castelo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aisland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castelo!
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland with shots to the head and body - Castelo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castelo tries to reverse the position but Aisland maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland breaks from Castelo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Aisland has isolated one of Castelo's arms. Castelo looking to fight him off but Aisland twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landau Aisland!

Event: TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Marley looks to clinch
letting Faggots counter with a right hand.
Faggots takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley wants to clinch but Faggots slips to the side
and Faggots counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
Marley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to clinch
and Faggots counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Faggots ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Faggots stalks Marley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marley's face. Marley staggers backwards, shaken.
Faggots avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faggots seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots is having none of it.
Faggots throws a big counter combination but Marley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Marley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Faggots breaks from the clinch.
Bobby Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faggots darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Faggots circles away.
Faggots swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faggots circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Faggots scores with a shot to the body.
Marley tries to clinch up but Faggots circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley moves to clinch but Faggots breaks away
and Faggots counters with a left to the body.
Faggots lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots moves away
letting Faggots counter with a right hand.
Faggots is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faggots lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faggots lands with a shot to the body.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faggots wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faggots moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faggots's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marley under the eye.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots is having none of it.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Marley is looking to clinch but Faggots is avoiding it.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots moves away
and Faggots counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faggots counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots moves away
letting Faggots counter with a right hand.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faggots counters with a left to the body.
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faggots counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fruit Faggots dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Faggots lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marley backs up against the cage.
Faggots connects with a nice looking jab.
Faggots throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Marley counters by moving into the clinch.
Faggots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Faggots escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faggots circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faggots counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Faggots.
Marley tries to clinch
and Faggots counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Faggots is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Marley closes the distance but Faggots moves to the side
and Faggots counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
Faggots digs a good hook to Marley's body.
Fruit Faggots is winning the standup battle so far.
Faggots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
Marley wants to clinch
and Faggots counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faggots is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marley can do to turn this around?
Faggots circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Faggots scores with a four punch combination!
Marley tries to clinch
enabling Faggots to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Marley has closed the distance and engaged Faggots in a clinch.
Marley letting Faggots take a breather here.#BC#
Faggots breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faggots connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Faggots counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Marley wants to clinch
and Faggots makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faggots cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faggots lands with a cross. #CL2#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Faggots stalls.
Marley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faggots smiles and moves away.
Marley tries to clinch up but Faggots circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faggots.
Faggots circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Faggots counter with a right hand.
Faggots lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faggots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fruit Faggots dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots moves away
and Faggots counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley tries to clinch but Faggots moves away
and Faggots counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley moves to clinch but Faggots breaks away
and Faggots counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jab from Faggots.
Marley wants to clinch but Faggots slips to the side
and Faggots cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faggots throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley tries to clinch up but Faggots circles away and keeps his distance.
Faggots lands a lovely overhand right.
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Faggots cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Faggots cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley closes the distance but Faggots moves to the side
and Faggots counters with a left to the body.
Marley tries to clinch up
and Faggots counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Marley moves to clinch but Faggots breaks away
enabling Faggots to counter with a crisp jab.
Faggots stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Faggots feints a jab promting Marley to slip. Faggots then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faggots punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faggots counters with a straight right hand.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faggots cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley tries to clinch there but Faggots circles away.
Marley looks to clinch
and Faggots cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bobby Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fruit Faggots is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fruit Faggots showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faggots, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fruit Faggots!
A very excited looking Fruit Faggots 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: TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Pest shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Pest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pest misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pest goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Pest. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marley successfully pulls guard.
Pest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pest 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.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Pest from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Marley looking for a guillotine here but Pest defends easily. #T1#
Pest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pest definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marley for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pest showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pest passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pest pulls his head out easily.
Pest trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it.
Marley moves into full guard.
Pest trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pest, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Pest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pest keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pest looking for a sweep. Not yet Pest, not yet.
Marley wants to control from the top but Pest keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Marley 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##TD#
Pest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marley is staying active underneath Pest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest controlling the pace. #T1#
Pest working over Marley with some ground and pound. Marley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions off his back.
Pest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pest controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pest passes to side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Pest.
Marley regains half guard.#SUB2#
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pest pulls his head out easily.
Pest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pest wants to pass the guard but Marley is defending well.
Pest is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pest attempts a counter takedown but Marley avoids it well and moves away.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Pest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Pest drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Pest stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Pest are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Pest dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck for Pest with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Pest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marley to the mat! Marley manages to get full guard.
Pest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pest is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pest is looking to defend but Marley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pest! Marley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pest taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Marley!
Ray Pest was interviewed post fight and said 'Deez'.

Event: TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Epolito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epolito lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Epolito did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Epolito is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Epolito is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epolito pinned against the cage. Epolito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruno Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epolito's half guard.
Epolito is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Epolito is breathing heavily.
Epolito tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Epolito is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Epolito is surviving well by controlling Nurmagomedov's body position as best he can.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Epolito manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Epolito, under a barage of strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epolito is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Bruno Epolito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epolito connects with the punch.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epolito is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Epolito circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Epolito as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Nice cross by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands a head kick. Nurmagomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Epolito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epolito pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Epolito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Epolito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Epolito lands with a cross.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epolito to the ground. Epolito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epolito thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Epolito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epolito wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Epolito. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Epolito, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Epolito against the cage but Epolito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Epolito dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Epolito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epolito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epolito to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito scores with a three punch combo!
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Epolito is having none of it.
Epolito has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Epolito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Epolito's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Epolito's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Epolito is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Epolito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Epolito is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epolito, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Epolito!
Bruno Epolito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'.

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