Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Spence takes one to the chin there.
Spence throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Taamu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
Spence lands with a slapping head kick.
Taamu thumps Spence with a low kick.
Taamu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Taamu lands a jab.
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!
Spence takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Spence 's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spence slips under a jab from Taamu.
Taamu misses with an uppercut
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence tries to clinch there but Taamu circles away.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taamu moves away.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spence throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Spence moves out of range of the leg kick from Taamu.
Taamu wants to slow Spence down by chopping away at his legs.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well. #T2#
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu ducks right into an uppercut from Spence .
Spence connects with a leg kick.
Spence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spence misses with a jab to the body
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence defending well as Taamu loads up on a big left hand.
Taamu tries to work over Spence 's front leg with a kick but Spence checks it.
Spence thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taamu thinking.
Spence takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Spence throws a body kick that misses
and Taamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Taamu needs to keep his hands up - Spence had a free shot at his head there.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taamu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taamu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence throws a head kick but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Spence is wise to it.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taamu throws a leg kick but Spence checks it.
Spence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence connects with a nice looking jab.
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Taamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spence lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taamus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alan Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Taamu misses.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Spence moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaamu.#T1#
Spence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence throws a poor cross that misses
and Taamu counters with a straight right hand.
Spence misses with a low kick as Taamu jumps back.
Taamu with a nice calf kick.
Taamu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taamu scoring well with a low kick there.
Spence takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Taamu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence throws a low kick but Taamu moves out of range easily. #CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taamu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spence leaning against his opponent.
Spence lands with a light punch inside.
Taamu is trying to stall.
Taamu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spence misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Taamu is stalling here.
Taamu presses Spence against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taamu tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Taamu is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Taamu fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taamu.
Taamu blocking some punches.
Spence lands a right hand.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Spence fails to land. #T4#
A body shot lands from Taamu.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taamu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence trying to stall but Taamu improves his position.
Spence lands a shot to the body.
Taamu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spence throws a head punch that misses.
Spence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Spence .
Spence leaning against his opponent.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence 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#
Taamu scores with a kick to the body.
Taamu defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taamu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spence . That one must have hurt.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Taamu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spence lands a nice shot that snaps Taamu's head back.
Good work by Taamu as he checks the leg kick.
Spence backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Spence coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spence checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Spence 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.#T1#
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Spence .
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spence avoids a kick to the body.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taamu blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Spence fakes the leg kick and cracks Taamu in the body.
Taamu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spence cracks Taamu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taamu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Spence slips under a jab.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamu slips a straight right by Spence .
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Spence counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spence cracks Taamu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.
Spence cracks Taamu with an open hand slap.
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!#T3#
Taamu with a nice calf kick.
Spence thows a body kick. Taamu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spence . That's going to slow Taamu down.
Taamu takes one on the button.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Spence .
Spence scores with a jab. Taamu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taamu momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
Spence misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taamu.
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!
Spence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Spence 's legs.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol Brotha circles away quickly and effectively.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sol Brotha throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sol Brotha.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol Brotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake struggling a bit here.#T1#
Drake is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha is trying to ground and pound but Drake uses the momentary lack of control by Sol Brotha to regain half guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Sol Brotha wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol Brotha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drake! #SUB#
Sol Brotha has isolated one of Drake's arms. Drake looking to fight him off but Sol Brotha twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YB Sol Brotha!
A relieved looking YB Sol Brotha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 854 Final Battle
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Canada.
Paulin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thierry Paulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paulin checks a leg kick.
Paulin thinks about the counter body kick.
Paulin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canada can pounce on him.
Canada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canada 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.
Canada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paulin.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paulin scores with a head kick. Canada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Paulin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canada moves away.
Paulin avoids the head kick by Canada. #KD2#
Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Canada tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Canada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Canada is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulin weaves into range and cracks Canada right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Canada goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Paulin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thierry Paulin!
A very excited looking Thierry Paulin 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: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Taamu's head but Taamu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Taamu counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed 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.
Taamu throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Reed throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Taamu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed misses with a body kick.#T2#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
As Reed backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
That kick from Reed tenderised Taamu's leg. Taamu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taamu moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Taamu's ribs.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
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!
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.#T4#
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taamu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taamu misses with the body kick
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Taamu shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Taamu sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taamu takes one to the chin there.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed thuds his right hand into Taamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taamu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Taamu.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Taamu strikes.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Taamu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taamu's sensitive parts.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taamu does it's job there.
Reed takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Reed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Taamu defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taamu checks it well.
Taamu thinks about the counter body kick.
Taamu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taamu.
Taamu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Taamu tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taamu just manages to avoid it.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu thumps Reed with a low kick.
Taamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.#T4#
Taamu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taamu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taamu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taamu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Taamu saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Taamu moves his leg out of the way.
Taamu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Taamu throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Taamu blocks the low kick.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Taamu counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Taamu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Reed is predictable there
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Taamu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Taamu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taamu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Taamu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taamu staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Taamu shrugs it off though.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taamu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Taamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taamu.
Taamu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Taamu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Taamu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Taamu does no damage.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
And Taamu responds with a good body kick, but Reed manages to step out the way in time.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed walks into a jab.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Taamu counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taamu lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#KD2#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Reed tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Reed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Reed is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Taamu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reed tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 52
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Dupree.
Dupree misses with a combination
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Dupree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Dupree throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Dupree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree throws a combination that misses
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Dupree misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
That kick from Drake tenderised Dupree's leg. Dupree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Dupree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupree throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well.
Dupree throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dupree misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Dupree misses.
Dupree is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
A shot to the body from Dupree misses
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Dupree.
Dupree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupree misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christophe Dupree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Drake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dupree connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Dupree throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well.
Dupree swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dupree misses the target.
Dupree with a jab.
Dupree throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dupree walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Drake drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dupree swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Drake's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Canada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canada tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Canada keeps it at a distance.
Canada lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canada jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Canada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Canada's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canada.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Canada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire misses the jab.
Canada lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Canada closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
Canada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canada managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Canada blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McGuire tries a body shot but Canada blocks it.
I was talking to Canada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Canada controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canada as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Canada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canada throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire working Canada over with knees to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.
Canada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Canada lands with a right to the head.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Canada prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Canada tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire pushes Canada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canada is defending well for now.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Canada avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Canada trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canadas head.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Canada is rocked!
McGuire lands a left hand.
Oh Canada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from McGuire.
Canada seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a big right hand that drops Canada! The killer instinct kicks in and McGuire finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Gracie misses.
It looked like Taamu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taamu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taamu 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.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down. #CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Taamu up against the cage.
Taamu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Taamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taamu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taamu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Taamu throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu thumps Gracie with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu motions for Gracie to come forward. Taamu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Taamu is having none of it.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Taamu throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Gracie lands a high kick to the side of Taamu's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gracie dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Taamu is rocked!
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Taamu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taamu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taamu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Taamu controlling the position.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taamu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taamu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Taamu passes into side.
Gracie trying his best to control but Taamu has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taamu rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Gracie drops Taamu with a left and a right! Oh, Taamu is hurt - Gracie dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Gracie in the domination position with Taamu hanging on.
Taamu is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position but Taamu is working away.
Gracie working away.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Taamu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taamu regains half guard.#T3#
Taamu is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Taamu won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Taamu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taamu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Taamu seems unphased.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie with a jab.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Taamu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Taamu tumbling to the canvas! Gracie pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Taamu was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!

Event: ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Abashidze misses with a body shot.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Ouellette.
Abashidze punishes Ouellette's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ouellette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abashidze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ouellette looking for a sweep. Not yet Ouellette, not yet.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ouellette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abashidze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Abashidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abashidze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abashidze is pushing down on Ouellette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ouellette is fighting to maintain full guard but Abashidze has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ouellette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Abashidze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abashidze controlling the action here.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abashidze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Abashidze working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Abashidze seems content to control.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ouellette's hands, connecting with Ouellette's forehead.
Abashidze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Ouellette is rocked!
Abashidze lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abashidze winds up and cracks Ouellette with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ouellette is still in real trouble! Can Abashidze finish him?
Abashidze scores with a big shot! Ouellette's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ouellette! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Canada moved out of range nicely.
Canada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canada thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Jones tenderised Canada's leg. Canada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Canada 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.
Canada lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones moves away from the strike by Canada.
Canada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Canada's ribs.
Canada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada walks into a jab.
Canada wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.#T1##CL#
Canada moves into the clinch.
Canada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones wants to break free but Canada has control.
Canada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.#BC#
Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canada.
Canada throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada misses with a wild combination.
Canada misses with the combination.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Canada.
Canada scores with a hook.
Canada is looking to clinch. #T2#
Canada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Canada.#CL#
Canada gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Canada throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones cracks Canada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Jones.
Canada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canada's hands.
Canada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Canada should have avoided that one.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canada 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.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Canada with an uppercut!
Canada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Canada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canada. Canada obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Canada half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Canada feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that Canada semi-blocks.
Jones connects with a right hand. Canada shakes it off.
Canada moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Canada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Canada's corner calls for a 1-2. Canada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Canada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Canada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Canada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada preventing the sweep.
Canada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Canada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T2#
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canada wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has Canada pulled in close to control his posture.
Canada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Canada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beau Canada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canada trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Canada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Canada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Canada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Canada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canada holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Canada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Canada 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.
Jones wants to stand but Canada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.#T3#
Canada scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Canada misses its intended target.
Jones avoids the head kick by Canada.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Canada.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Canada is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Jones.
Canada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canada scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canada with the inside leg kick.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canada misses with a double jab.
Canada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canada keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beau Canada.
I think Canada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beau Canada!

Event: CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
A swing and a miss from Aubeaumeyang.
A punch combination from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Baenre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Baenre rushes Aubeaumeyang and presses him up against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baenre's elbow.
Baenre lands a good knee to the midsection. Aubeaumeyang won't want to take too many of those.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang presses Baenre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aubeaumeyang is defending well for now.#T1#
Aubeaumeyang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Baenre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baenre stalls.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a body punch.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baenre misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang blocking some punches.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
Baenre has a couple of punches blocked by Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to push Baenre away but Baenre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baenre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aubeaumeyang. #T2#
Aubeaumeyang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang has Baenre pressed against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre swings wildly with an uppercut but Aubeaumeyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre working aggressively here.
Aubeaumeyang is working Baenre over against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang just leaning against Baenre, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Aubeaumeyang. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang lands with a left to the head.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aubeaumeyang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baenre looking to stall.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre crunches a lovely knee into Aubeaumeyang's ribcage.
Aubeaumeyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aubeaumeyang is defending well for now.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks with his arms.
Aubeaumeyang slows down the pace here.
Aubeaumeyang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Aubeaumeyang lands a right hand.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aubeaumeyang is pushing Baenre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baenre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baenre with a knee to the head.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Baenre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baenre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baenre ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang stalling the fight.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to force a seperation but Baenre has the dominant position.
Aubeaumeyang stalling against the cage.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aubeaumeyang avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Baenre with a nice body shot.
Aubeaumeyang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baenre up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Aubeaumeyang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre landing knees to the head. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang lands with a left to the head.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Aubeaumeyang. #BC#
Aubeaumeyang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab when Baenre was well out of range.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Baenre's ribcage but misses.
Baenre looks for the body kick but Aubeaumeyang saw that one coming.
Baenre defending well as Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big left hand.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a series of wild punches.
Baenre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a double jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
Baenre throws a head kick that half lands.
Baenre avoids the body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baenre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baenre tries a head kick but it misses.
Aubeaumeyang tests Baenre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baenre misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping left.
Baenre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baenre looks for the body kick but Aubeaumeyang saw that one coming.
Aubeaumeyang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baenre moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Aubeaumeyang takes it in his stride.
Baenre throws a nice head kick!
Aubeaumeyang throws a nice looking combination but Baenre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Baenre.
Baenre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baenre. Aubeaumeyang shrugs it off though.
Aubeaumeyang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baenre.
Baenre is looking to slow Aubeaumeyang down with leg kicks.
Baenre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aubeaumeyang lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Baenre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is winning the standup battle so far.
Aubeaumeyang looks to throw the jab but Baenre is out of range.
Baenre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubeaumeyang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a crisp jab.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a cross.
Baenre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Baenre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Baenre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baenre slips under a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubeaumeyang. Baenre does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Aubeaumeyang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baenre circles away quickly and effectively.
Aubeaumeyang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baenre.
Baenre moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baenre can do to turn this around?
Baenre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aubeaumeyang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baenre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aubeaumeyang with a nice cross.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang rushes Baenre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aubeaumeyang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang leaning against his opponent.
Aubeaumeyang stalls.
Aubeaumeyang wants to get back to striking at distance but Baenre won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that second round.
That's time! Aubeaumeyang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Aubeaumeyang scores with a body shot.
Aubeaumeyang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baenre moves away.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a decent looking hook.
Baenre misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Aubeaumeyang misses its intended target.
Aubeaumeyang's corner calls for a 1-2. Aubeaumeyang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Aubeaumeyang does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Baenre.
Aubeaumeyang missing with a left hand there. Baenre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baenre is looking to land body kicks.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baenre doesn't seem bothered though.
Aubeaumeyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubeaumeyang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aubeaumeyang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
Aubeaumeyang just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab when Baenre was well out of range.
Aubeaumeyang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baenre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baenre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Baenre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Aubeaumeyang takes it in his stride.
Baenre lands a head kick! #CL#
Aubeaumeyang closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baenre prevents Aubeaumeyang from breaking the clinch.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Aubeaumeyang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Baenre taking a breather.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang is stalling here.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang managing to block the knees to the body from Baenre.
Aubeaumeyang wants to break free but Baenre has control.
Aubeaumeyang pushes Baenre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Aubeaumeyang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aubeaumeyang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baenres head.
Aubeaumeyang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baenre or not.
Baenre prevents a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang stalls.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre throws a punch but it's blocked by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baenre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang tries to break the clinch but Baenre is controlling the position.
Baenre misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Aubeaumeyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks with his arms.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baenre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aubeaumeyang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aubeaumeyang slowing the pace effectively.
Baenre tries to land knees in the clinch but Aubeaumeyang avoids the damage to the body.
Jarlaxle Baenre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aubeaumeyang avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang.
Well Aubeaumeyang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!

Event: ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Saunders clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drake pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Saunders digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank. #TD#
Saunders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saunders to the mat. Saunders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saunders wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake works over Saunders with some ground and pound from guard.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVB#
Drake 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.
Drake keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass.
Drake seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Drake 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.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is wriggling around but Saunders manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders wants to clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.#CL2#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Saunders being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders avoiding damage.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a body shot from Saunders. #T1#
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards. #ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake digs a right hand into Saunders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saunders's gas tank.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake stalling against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Drake avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Drake blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Drake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
A shot in the inside from Drake. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saunders clinches.
Saunders digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##TD#
Saunders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saunders to the mat. Saunders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damian Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Saunders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Saunders!#REVB#
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Saunders sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Drake!

Event: ENIGMA 40
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Joestar misses.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joestar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joestar throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Joestar sends Drake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joestar is motioning to the referee to let Drake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
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!
Joestar cracks Drake with a good jab.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Joestar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Joestar finish him?
Joestar knocks out Drake with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Joestar before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Joestar picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Canada misses with a low kick.
Steelers misses with an uppercut. Canada saw that one coming.#CL2#
Canada has managed to clinch.
Canada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steelers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Canada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Canada lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelers looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada with the ground and pound but Steelers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Steelers has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Steelers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steelers keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Steelers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steelers.
Steelers misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Steelers avoids the head kick by Canada.
Canada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steelers is out of range and Canada settles back down.
Steelers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow Steelers down.
Steelers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canada.#CUT2#It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steelers.
Steelers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Canada finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steelers is breathing heavily.
Canada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steelers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canada thumps Steelers with a low kick.
Canada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steelers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canada jabs Steelers right on the nose. Steelers blinks but takes it well.
Canada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Canada. Those never looked like landing.
Canada lands a leg kick that knocks Steelers off balance momentarily.#T3#
Canada misses with a head kick.
Steelers misses with a body punch
and Canada counters with a good low kick that Steelers was not able to check.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steelers misses with a double jab.
Canada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada throws a shot to the body.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canada's corner calls for a 1-2. Canada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canada.
Steelers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steelers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canada connects with an inside leg kick.
Canada delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada with a nice calf kick.
Canada with a nice cross.#T4#
Canada throws a front kick that sends Steelers stumbling back into the cage.
Steelers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
Steelers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canada manages to avoid it.
Canada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steelers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Canada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Canada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canada throws a strike but Steelers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Canada chips away with some ground and pound.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Steelers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada is in close to Steelers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pittsburgh Steelers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Canada throws a wild body kick that Steelers sees coming a mile off.
Steelers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canada lands with a shot to the body.
Steelers lands a nice looking body shot.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steelers throws a lazy head kick
and Canada counters with a good low kick that Steelers was not able to check.
Canada throws the kick towards the body but Steelers avoids it.
Canada looks to land a body kick but Steelers moved away.
Canada just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteelers.
Steelers throws a lazy head kick
enabling Canada to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Canada.
Canada gets in close and tags Steelers with a short punch that almost sends Steelers to the mat! Oh Steelers is in big trouble! He turns his back on Canada, trying to create some distance but Canada rushes him, striking wildly and Steelers goes down! The referee tackles Canada into the cage to end the fight! Canada is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Pittsburgh Steelers was interviewed post fight and said 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.

Event: CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Albans blocks a jab.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
Albans keeps Aubeaumeyang at a distance using the push kick.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubeaumeyang throws a looping overhand right but Albans ducks down to avoid it.
Albans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab.
Albans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a straight left.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook #TD2#
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aubeaumeyang's guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Aubeaumeyang'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.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to keep Albans in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans stays in close to Aubeaumeyang's body and controls the position.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubeaumeyang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Albans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
Aubeaumeyang keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Albans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aubeaumeyang backwards.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a shoulder strike.
Albans goes for a takedown attempt but Aubeaumeyang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aubeaumeyang as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aubeaumeyang enables Albans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aubeaumeyang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Albans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aubeaumeyang is keeping the position for now.
Albans postures up.
Albans wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.
Albans passes Aubeaumeyang's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Albans is keen to just control but Aubeaumeyang is a slippery customer.
Albans wants to pass to mount but Aubeaumeyang is defending the position. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Aubeaumeyang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aubeaumeyang wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Albans is working for a kimura but Aubeaumeyang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aubeaumeyang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aubeaumeyang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albans moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Albans with the counter takedown but Aubeaumeyang avoids it easily.#CL2#
Albans darts in and clinches Aubeaumeyang up against the cage.#TD2#
Albans manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang won't allow Albans to sweep him here.
Aubeaumeyang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aubeaumeyang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans looking for a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albans wants to sweep here but Aubeaumeyang controlling him for the moment.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Albans has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.
Albans working a defensive guard but Aubeaumeyang passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aubeaumeyang is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions off his back.
Aubeaumeyang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang trying to pass the guard but Albans defending well.
Albans gets full guard.
Albans pulls Aubeaumeyang in to control the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aubeaumeyang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aubeaumeyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albans .
Aubeaumeyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a loose jab but Albans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aubeaumeyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albans .
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans moves out of range of the strikes.
Aubeaumeyang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aubeaumeyang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Aubeaumeyang closes the distance and pushes Albans back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut. Albans saw that one coming.
Albans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Albans moves away and avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Aubeaumeyang missing with a left hand there. Albans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albans moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
A punch combination from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Albans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Albans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans wants to control but Aubeaumeyang is keeping him busy.
Albans has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aubeaumeyang!#SUB2#
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aubeaumeyang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Albans looking to finish with strikes here!
Albans pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aubeaumeyang has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Albans gets his way! #SUB2#
Albans looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
I would not like to be Aubeaumeyang right now.
Albans is looking to control Aubeaumeyang but Aubeaumeyang is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Albans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang fending off the submission attempt from Albans .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Albans gets his way! #T3#
Albans biding his time, controlling Aubeaumeyang.
Albans keeps control of the position as Aubeaumeyang tries to break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Albans working for a choke but Aubeaumeyang is defending well.
Good control from Albans .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Albans looking for the choke from the back.
Albans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Albans working for a choke but Aubeaumeyang is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shredder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Aubeaumeyang. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Aubeaumeyang throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a body shot.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Aubeaumeyang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a single shot there.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a counter right but Shredder avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Aubeaumeyang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang lands with a good body shot.
Aubeaumeyang jabs at Shredder's body.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Aubeaumeyang's ribs.
Aubeaumeyang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping left.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Aubeaumeyang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aubeaumeyang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Aubeaumeyang tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Shredder catches Aubeaumeyang right on the button with a cross.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aubeaumeyang.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Aubeaumeyang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Aubeaumeyang's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aubeaumeyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Aubeaumeyang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aubeaumeyang walks into a jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
Aubeaumeyang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shredder's head backwards.
Aubeaumeyang takes one on the button.
Aubeaumeyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Aubeaumeyang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shredder on the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping right.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Aubeaumeyang moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubeaumeyang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Aubeaumeyang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aubeaumeyang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aubeaumeyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Aubeaumeyang takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder defending well as Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aubeaumeyang! But no joy.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder slips a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aubeaumeyang at a distance.
Shredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Shredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shredder moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
Aubeaumeyang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder takes one to the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Aubeaumeyang's head back.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Aubeaumeyang's shoulder, as Aubeaumeyang tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL2#
Aubeaumeyang forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Aubeaumeyang prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang slows down the pace here.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Aubeaumeyang tries to circle away but Shredder has him pinned against the cage.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Aubeaumeyang controls the action.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Aubeaumeyang controls the action.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aubeaumeyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aubeaumeyang swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder takes a swing at Aubeaumeyang's ribcage but misses.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder punishes Aubeaumeyang's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Aubeaumeyang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubeaumeyang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aubeaumeyang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aubeaumeyang.#T1#
Shredder moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
A big right from Shredder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a wild body shot.
Aubeaumeyang digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Aubeaumeyang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubeaumeyang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Aubeaumeyang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shredder swings for the body but Aubeaumeyang moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
Aubeaumeyang cracks a nice hook into Shredder's ribs.#T2#
Aubeaumeyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a counter right but Shredder avoids it with no problem.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a left to the body.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Aubeaumeyang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aubeaumeyang connects with the punch.
Aubeaumeyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice shot that snaps Shredder's head back.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Aubeaumeyang misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Aubeaumeyang instigates a clinch.
Shredder lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang takes a shot to the head.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aubeaumeyang backwards.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aubeaumeyang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shredder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aubeaumeyang can turn it around.
Shredder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aubeaumeyang's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang blocks an uppercut.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Aubeaumeyang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aubeaumeyang is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?#T4#
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang is breathing heavily.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Shredder dips a shoulder and cracks Aubeaumeyang with a mighty uppercut! Aubeaumeyang falls back against the cage and Shredder unloads with a barrage of strikes! Aubeaumeyang is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shredder screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Grayson connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
McNamara feints and as Grayson raises his hands in defense, McNamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Grayson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McNamara takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Grayson manages to break the clinch.
Grayson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grayson moves into the clinch.
McNamara is looking to break free of the clinch but Grayson has double underhooks.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grayson as McNamara tries to tie him up.
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
McNamara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grayson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Grayson moves into the clinch.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grayson to keep the fight standing.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that McNamara shrugs off.
McNamara misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McNamara avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple.
McNamara has been working on his balance at Puncher's Chance Collective, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grayson.
Grayson lands an elbow inside. #T2#
McNamara is trying to pull guard but Grayson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNamara's brow.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but Grayson has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that McNamara shrugs off.
McNamara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grayson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grayson lands an elbow that stopped McNamara in his tracks for a moment.
McNamara blocks the elbow strike.
McNamara avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
McNamara stalling in the clinch but Grayson improves position.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grayson lands an elbow just above McNamara 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Mason McNamara has been cut.
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple.
McNamara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Grayson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grayson lands an elbow inside. #T3#
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple.
McNamara fails to pull guard.
Grayson lands an elbow just above McNamara 's eye.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that McNamara shrugs off.
McNamara blocks the elbow strike.
McNamara is looking to take this one to the mat.
McNamara blocks an elbow strike.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grayson to keep the fight standing.
McNamara takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Grayson.
McNamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Grayson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grayson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but McNamara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Grayson lands an elbow that stopped McNamara in his tracks for a moment.
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!
McNamara takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that McNamara shrugs off. #ROC2#McNamara is rocked!#CUT2#Mason McNamara's cut is getting worse.
Grayson lands an elbow just above McNamara 's eye.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Grayson.
McNamara avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
McNamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grayson walks away with a smile on his face. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grayson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! McNamara hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Grayson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Taamu scores with a head kick.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan connects with a right hand. Taamu shakes it off.
Davidyan lands an overhand right.
Davidyan lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Davidyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Taamu counters with a good, hard body kick but Davidyan shrugs it off.
Davidyan misses with a left hand
and Taamu counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
A low kick from Davidyan misses
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davidyan on the side of the head.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan swings for the body but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu with the inside leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan misses with a body shot
and Davidyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Taamu.
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
As Davidyan backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Davidyan manages to avoid it all.
Davidyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taamu looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Taamu backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Davidyan's temple! It sends Davidyan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Taamu celebrates and the doctors try to help Davidyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tua Taamu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tua Taamu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Drake cracks Robinson with a big right hand and Robinson goes down!#CUT2#It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Robinson!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake seems keen to control Robinson's posture.#SU#
Robinson gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
Damian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Drake tries a quick counter leg kick but Robinson is wise to it.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Drake.#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
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!
Drake is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Robinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson is out cold! Drake holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Drake!

Event: ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Canada misses with the combination.
Canada connects with an inside leg kick.
Canada throws a front kick aimed at Conservative's knee but Conservative avoids it well.
Conservative looks to score with a jab to the body but Canada is just out of range.
A big left from Conservative misses.
Canada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conservative counters with a nice kick to the body.
Canada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conservative throws out the jab.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conservative misses with a straight left.
Canada wants to land a leg kick but Conservative is out of range.
Canada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conservative stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conservative definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Conservative throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Canada. Conservative shrugs it off though.
Conservative walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Canada has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Canada misses with a right hand
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Canada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conservative looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conservative sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Canada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Conservative avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canada.
Canada cracks Conservative with a big right hand but Conservative just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Canada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Conservative some visible discomfort.
Canada trying to control the position but Conservative is working away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canada is working Conservative over with some ground and pound from side control.
Canada working the ground and pound.
Canada throws a strike aimed at the side of Conservative's head but Conservative avoids it well.
Canada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canada working the ground and pound.
Canada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canada throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Conservative works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Canada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conservative defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Canada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conservative has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conservative keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canada.
Conservative was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conservative feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conservative misses with a body kick.
Canada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conservative.
Canada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conservative is able to avoid easily.
Canada thumps Conservative with a low kick.
Beau Canada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canada defending well as Conservative loads up on a big left hand.
Canada scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada throws out a leg kick but Conservative moves out of range and Canada only half commits.
Conservative walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canada throws a sloppy head kick and Conservative moves out of range easily.
Conservative gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Canada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canada looks for a takedown but Conservative sprawls well.
Conservative throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Canada.
Canada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conservative shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Canada eats them both and turns towards Conservative to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conservative. That did some damage!
Conservative dodges the punch combination from Canada.
Canada lands a lovely overhand right.
Conservative misses with a looping left.#T2#
Conservative throws a series of punches but Canada moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada thuds his right hand into Conservative's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conservative avoids the head kick by Canada.
A counter left hand to the body from Conservative misses its target.
Conservative takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conservative. That did some damage!
Canada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conservative in his tracks.
Conservative misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Canada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canada scores with a decent looking hook.
Conservative dips to his left and cracks Canada with an uppercut!
Canada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conservative tries a head kick but it misses.
Conservative with the inside leg kick.
Canada cracks Conservative with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conservative sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Canada connects with a looping right hand.
Closet Case Conservative has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canada throws a head kick but Conservative moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Canada.
Canada throws an off balance right hand
and Conservative makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Canada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conservative takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Canada moves into the clinch.
Conservative can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Canada has picked Conservative up - he's going for a ride! Canada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canada prevents Conservative from improving his position.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conservative has hold of Canada's hands but Canada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Canada thows a huge punch but Conservative dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conservative blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canada.
Canada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conservative blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canada.
Beau Canada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Canada seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canada scores with a spinning back kick!
Canada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conservative throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Conservative misses with a two punch combination.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conservative. That did some damage!
Conservative takes a kick to the side of the head.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Closet Case Conservative is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Canada feints and as Conservative raises his hands in defense, Canada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Canada 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Canada!

Event: Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Panda misses with a takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice body shot.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by Aubeaumeyang. Aubeaumeyang maintains the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Aubeaumeyang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Panda jumps guard but Aubeaumeyang stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Aubeaumeyang.
Panda jumps guard but Aubeaumeyang stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Aubeaumeyang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Aubeaumeyang just leaning against Panda, taking a breather.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage.
Aubeaumeyang is working Panda over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubeaumeyang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aubeaumeyang digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
Aubeaumeyang pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aubeaumeyang controls the pace.#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubeaumeyang has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aubeaumeyang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubeaumeyang has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aubeaumeyang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aubeaumeyang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Aubeaumeyang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aubeaumeyang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aubeaumeyang throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Aubeaumeyang'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.
Aubeaumeyang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aubeaumeyang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aubeaumeyang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aubeaumeyang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Aubeaumeyang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aubeaumeyang passes into half guard.
Aubeaumeyang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Aubeaumeyang's guard.
Panda trying to control but Aubeaumeyang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aubeaumeyang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aubeaumeyang pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Aubeaumeyang pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Aubeaumeyang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Panda wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Delightful Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Aubeaumeyang.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a right hand to the body.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura but Aubeaumeyang is defending well. #T2#
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Aubeaumeyang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda swings around for an armbar but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubeaumeyang has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Aubeaumeyang passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang pulls his head out easily.
Panda wants to improve his position but Aubeaumeyang is controlling well.
Panda trying to control here.
Aubeaumeyang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang pulls his head out easily.
Panda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aubeaumeyang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aubeaumeyang's back!
Delightful Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda tries to get the hooks in deep but Aubeaumeyang pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang fending off the submission attempt from Panda. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang showing good submission defense here. #T4##SUB2#
Panda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Panda trying to control.#SUB2#
Panda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aubeaumeyang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Panda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aubeaumeyang has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delightful Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda goes for a double leg but Aubeaumeyang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aubeaumeyang continues to drive forward.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Panda up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aubeaumeyang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aubeaumeyang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Aubeaumeyang on the inside.
Aubeaumeyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#BC#
Aubeaumeyang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Aubeaumeyang. Those never looked like landing.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Aubeaumeyang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aubeaumeyang tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aubeaumeyang to the ground. Aubeaumeyang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Jab by Aubeaumeyang.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Aubeaumeyang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Aubeaumeyang finish him?
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Panda covering up! Aubeaumeyang comes in with a big uppercut and Panda goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!

Event: ENIGMA 17
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
McCarty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Canada.#CUT#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
Canada 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.
McCarty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canada moves away.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Canada, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canada shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarty tries to sprawl out of it but Canada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canada lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
and Canada counters with a low kick, right behind McCarty 's knee.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
McCarty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
Canada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada misses with a head kick.
McCarty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
McCarty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canada under the eye.
A good leg kick by Canada.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
Canada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarty misses with a hook.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canada was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarty.
Canada throws a big counter combination but McCarty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
McCarty swings for the body but Canada moves out of range.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Canada avoids it well.
Canada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarty manages to circle out of the way.
Canada lunges at McCarty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarty's hand.
Nice uppercut there from McCarty.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada lands with a kick to the temple. McCarty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canada connects with the punch.
McCarty scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Canada does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty throws a jab when Canada was well out of range.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarty if he has to take too many more of those.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada tests McCarty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canada can pounce on him.
McCarty connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from McCarty. No joy for Canada on that attempt.
Canada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty looks to land a right hand but Canada moved out of range.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
McCarty throws a shot from downtown. Canada moves away and avoids it.
McCarty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from McCarty misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarty takes a step back to recover.
Canada misses with a low kick.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarty misses with a double jab.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canada finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarty's head. #TD#
Canada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCarty quickly recovers to half guard.
Canada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
McCarty wants to get back to full guard.
McCarty is trying to stand.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canada with the ground and pound but McCarty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarty wants to get back to his feet but Canada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarty keeping full guard, as Canada tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canada stops McCarty from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCarty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
Canada staying out of range there.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarty throws a looping overhand right but Canada ducks down to avoid it.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Canada tenderised McCarty's leg. McCarty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarty looks to land a combination. Canada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarty. That did some damage!
Canada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarty has time to react.
Canada moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canada tries to clinch up.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
Canada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
McCarty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darren McCarty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a jab to the body
and Canada counters with a nice body shot.
Canada moves out of range as McCarty strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty blocks a leg kick.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty blocks the body kick.
McCarty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada wants to land a leg kick but McCarty is out of range. #T1#
Canada throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada dodges the punch combination from McCarty.
Canada is looking to counter punch.
McCarty slips a jab from Canada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow McCarty down.
McCarty lands with an overhand left.
Canada defending well as McCarty loads up on a big left hand.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCarty just manages to avoid it.
Canada misses with a few strikes there.
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canada.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarty lands with a right hand.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Canada. Those never looked like landing.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McCarty.
McCarty scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beau Canada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
Canada quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canada.
McCarty scores with a jab to the body.
Canada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McCarty finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Canada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada is looking to score with low kicks.
Canada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarty doesn't seem bothered though.
Canada throws a leg kick but McCarty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCarty defending well as Canada loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - McCarty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canada tries to land a front kick but McCarty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty!

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