Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Blanche will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanguiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanguiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blanche walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguiao connects with a body shot that sends Blanche's belly button to the back.
Blanche misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanguiao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanguiao punishes Blanche's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguiao lands with a hook. Blanche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao. #CL#
Blanche has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Sanguiao pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanguiao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Blanche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanguiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanche passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanguiao is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanche controlling from side mount.
Sanguiao struggling a bit here.
Sanguiao manages to get back to half guard.
Sanguiao pushes Blanche off looking to stand but Blanche dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blanche working over Sanguiao with some ground and pound. Sanguiao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanche is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanguiao!
Blanche prevents Sanguiao from getting the reversal.
Sanguiao wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blanche scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanguiao tries to reverse the position but Blanche maintains control.
Sanguiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blanche landing shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanguiao is bucking up trying to escape but Blanche cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blanche breaks from Sanguiao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blanche lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blanche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Sanguiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Blanche lands a big shot there that rocks Sanguiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanguiao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blanche content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blanche lands with a punch from half guard.
Blanche is nestled in close to Sanguiao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blanche passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanguiao!
Blanche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blanche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanguiao looks a forlorn figure.
Blanche looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanche wants to control the pace but Sanguiao is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Blanche controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanguiao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanguiao working to try and regain half guard.
Blanche tries to control but Sanguiao wriggling away.
Sanguiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanche content just to control the position here.
Sanguiao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blanche with shots to the head and body - Sanguiao looks very uncomfortable down 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!
Sanguiao wants to hold on but Blanche pushes him away.
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 Kai Blanche will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Blanche moves into range and clinches up with Sanguiao.
Blanche has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Blanche manages to break the clinch.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Blanche moves out of range.
Sanguiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Blanche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blanche showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Blanche is looking for a kimura but Sanguiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blanche to get the leverage.
Blanche drops an elbow to the side of Sanguiao's head.
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!#SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blanche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanche lands a big shot there that rocks Sanguiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Blanche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanguiao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blanche with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanguiao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blanche scoring with strikes but Sanguiao is staying in there.
Blanche landing shots from mount.
Blanche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanguiao looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Blanche connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanguiao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blanche has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanguiao has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Blanche throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Blanche tries to move into range but Sanguiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanguiao tries to bum rush Blanche with a series of wild strikes but Blanche uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanche feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Sanguiao.
Blanche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanguiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanguiao scores with a three punch combo!
Sanguiao lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Sanguiao scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Blanche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blanche showed some decent athleticism there.

Sanguiao has one foot on Blanche's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Blanche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Sanguiao stalks Blanche and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blanche's face. Blanche staggers backwards, shaken.
Blanche with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Blanche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Sanguiao does no damage.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Blanche moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanguiao as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Blanche closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Blanche has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanguiao is trying to keep an underhook but Blanche manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Sanguiao has one foot on Blanche's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!#CL#
Blanche clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Blanche gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanguiao pushes Blanche off but Blanche dives into side control. #SUB#
Blanche goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanguiao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blanche but great work by Sanguiao.#SUB2#
Sanguiao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanche, who protects the arm well.
Sanguiao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4##SUB2#
Sanguiao tries for a kimura but Blanche is defending well.
Blanche holding on.
Sanguiao working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Sanguiao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanguiao trying to control the action but Blanche is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jhanlo Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Blanche gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blanche - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Sanguiao pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanche looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanche is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sanguiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanche defends it easily.#T1#
Blanche sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blanche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanche 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.
Blanche pushes down on Sanguiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blanche is controlling the pace. #T2#
Blanche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanguiao is refusing to be controlled, as Blanche sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for subs from the bottom but Blanche mounts him!
Sanguiao is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Blanche landing strikes from the mount.
Blanche with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blanche cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blanche lands a couple of good shots and Sanguiao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Blanche looking to break Sanguiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanguiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blanche will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet.
Blanche is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blanche gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blanche gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blanche apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sanguiao 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.
Sanguiao throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Blanche counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Blanche has hold of one of Sanguiao's legs. Sanguiao is fighting the takedown attempt but Blanche gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanche working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguiao's head.
Blanche stands up over Sanguiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kai Blanche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Sanguiao keeping full guard, as Blanche tries to pass.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanguiao has momentary wrist control but Blanche slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Blanche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blanche is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has his foot on Blanche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanche works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanche stands up over Sanguiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanche postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blanche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Blanche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blanche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Blanche showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blanche 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Blanche!

Event: KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Heceda has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Heceda lands a takedown into guard.
Sanguiao is looking to stand up but Heceda isn't so interested in that idea.
Heceda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanguiao is retaining full guard.
Heceda preventing the sweep.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Heceda is controlling him.
Sanguiao is trying to control the position but Heceda postures up.
Heceda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanguiao trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heceda slips nicely into half guard.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanguiao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sanguiao is not content to let Heceda control the position.#SUB2#
Heceda is working for a kimura but Sanguiao is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Heceda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanguiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heceda uses his free foot to push down on Sanguiao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to lock up and control but Heceda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanguiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Heceda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanguiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Heceda working for a submission but Sanguiao is keeping him at bay.
Sanguiao is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Heceda has taken his back!#T2#
Sanguiao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heceda. #SUB2#
Heceda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanguiao is defending well but eventually Heceda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanguiao has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
A relieved looking Ajin Heceda 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Sanguiao misses with a double jab.
As Sanguiao backs away, Martinez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Martinez has Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Martinez. #TD#
Martinez pulls guard.
Sanguiao slips nicely into half guard.
Sanguiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sanguiao seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez gets back to full guard. #T1#
Martinez trying to control the position here.
Sanguiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez seems keen to control Sanguiao's posture.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanguiao trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez has his foot on Sanguiao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanguiao works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez has Sanguiao pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanguiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanguiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao feints a jab promting Martinez to slip. Sanguiao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Sanguiao throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanguiao, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Martinez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanguiao can't fight it off and eventually Martinez manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanguiao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanguiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanguiao, not yet. #SUB2#
Martinez is sitting in close to Sanguiao's body. Sanguiao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Martinez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Martinez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sanguiao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jhanlo Sanguiao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Junior takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses.
Junior defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Averyanov misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Averyanov with a nice calf kick.
Averyanov 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.
Junior sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Junior throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Averyanov lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Averyanov waves Junior back to his feet!#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov drops Junior with a naaaaasty hook - Junior is in real trouble here! Averyanov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Cho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Cho trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint throwing strikes but missing.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flint misses with the ground and pound.
Flint in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Cho is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Flint working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flint misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Flint tries for a kimura but Cho is defending well.
Cho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flint connects with a decent elbow.
Flint tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cho parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cho to escape.
Flint in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends. #T3#
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint landing strikes.
Flint lands an elbow.
Flint looks up at the clock and then as Cho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flint smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#Cho is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Flint scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Cho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint cracks Cho with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Flint immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cho is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Flint!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
A very excited looking Hukkelberry Flint 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: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Teteny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Teteny is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Teteny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Senior defend it? Teteny steps over the head and cranks it - Senior is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Teteny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Rebel tries to clinch but Junior moves away #TD2#
and Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Rebel pulls Junior in to control the position.
Rebel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rebel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rebel wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rebel wants to stand and escape but instead Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Junior trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Junior postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Rebel keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior wants to control from the top but Rebel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebel trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Rebel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Junior pushes Rebel off and gets back to his feet.
Rebel tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Rebel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Junior manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Rebel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedi Rebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rebel tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Junior counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rebel! Junior lets Rebel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rebel is rocked!
Rebel throws a head kick that misses
and Junior counters with a huge right that knocks Rebel out cold! Junior is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Junior!
A relieved looking Joe Junior 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: SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Rogan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogan.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogan. That did some damage!
Rogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson cracks Rogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Greedy Fight School in the buildup to the fight.
Rogan fails with the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rogan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogan on the side of the head.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Rogan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Rogan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lewis Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a jab. Rogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Rogan is rocked!
Anderson throws an overhand right that drops Rogan like a sack of potatoes! Anderson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Lewis Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Billings sprawls well. He's pushed Rogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billings connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Billings circles away.
Billings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan is looking to clinch but Billings is avoiding it.
Rogan tries for a takedown but Billings circles away easily
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Billings.
Rogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billings with a nice cross.
Billings 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.
Billings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Rogan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Rogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billings cracks Rogan with a left hook right on the temple and Rogan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Billings lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rogan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Billings!

Event: WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Cho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho slips nicely into half guard.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho controlling the pace.
Rambo trying to hold on to Cho's head to control him but Cho postures up.
Cho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cho is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Cho controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cho trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SU2#
Rambo stands up and beckons Cho to his feet.
Rambo throws out a leg kick but Cho moves out of range and Rambo only half commits.
Cho lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand. #TD#
Cho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Cho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rambo tries to roll over but Cho keeps him under control.#T4#
Cho controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo.#SUB#
Cho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rambo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cho has Rambo in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Rambo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
Cho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Rambo.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Cho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Cho trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Cho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cho looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jon Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.
Rambo trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rambo tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho counters with a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Cho tries to pass. #T4#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo pulls Cho in close to his closed guard and prevents Cho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rambo controls Cho momentarily but Cho frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo has his foot on Cho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cho works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Cho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cho controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo is looking to pass into half guard but Cho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cho is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo looking to control. #T1#
Cho wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Cho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cho trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cho trying to control the position here.
Rambo stops Cho from standing up.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Rambo 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.
Cho controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Cho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cho pulls his head out easily.
Cho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Rambo tries to lock up and control but Cho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rambo tries to hold on but Cho pushes him away. #T4#
Cho content just to control the position here.
Cho wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Cho controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cho 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
Steve Cho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Taylor punishes Senior's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Senior drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage. #TD#
Senior has Taylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Senior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taylor tumbling to the mat - Senior dives into Taylor's guard.
Senior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Senior, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Senior is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Senior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Senior working Taylor over with strikes here.
Senior wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Senior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senior content just to control the position here.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Senior maintains control.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Senior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Steve Taylor has been cut.
Senior controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Senior avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Senior controlling from the full mount.
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Senior controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB#
Taylor has left one of his arms exposed and Senior doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taylor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior!
After the big win, Joe Senior made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Bard takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Bard manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bard throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Bard scores with a nice strike.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bard. That snapped Junior's head back.
Bard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Junior drives through with a takedown into Bard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Bard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Bard up and slammed him! Bard can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control!
Bard is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Bard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Bard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard. #SUB2#
Bard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Junior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
Junior tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but Bard has full control of the position and if anything, Junior has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to escape the position.
Junior is trapped and Bard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Can Junior hold on?! Bard is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!#SUB2#
Bard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Junior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Bard lands a massive shot to the side of Junior 's head and he's out cold! Bard jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rogan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tomovic trying to control here.
Rogan is keen to just control but Tomovic is a slippery customer.
Tomovic tries to roll over but Rogan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan is pressing down on Tomovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomovic is holding on for now.
Rogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan working Tomovic over with strikes.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Tomovic is defending well.
Rogan drops an elbow to the side of Tomovic's head. #T1#
Rogan lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Tomovic pushes Rogan off and gets back to his feet.
Rogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Rogan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tomovic's guard.
Rogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogan passes Tomovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tomovic is trying to maintain the position but Rogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Tomovic is working away.
Rogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomovic is staying active underneath Rogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rogan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tomovic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Rogan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlos Rogan thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1##TD#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Senior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Senior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood 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.
Blood postures up in Senior's guard and throws a big left but Senior blocks it.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Senior misses. #TD#
Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Senior quickly recovers to half guard.
Blood trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Senior sees it coming and defends easily.
Senior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.#T2##SUB#
Blood has gone for a leg lock! Senior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.#SUB#
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Blood trying to control but Senior postures up. #SUB2#
Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood gets full guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Senior forces his way into half guard.
Blood gets back to full guard. #T4#
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Senior trying to control the position but Blood is working away.
Blood is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blood's legs.
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 Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Senior.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Senior's elbow. #TD#
Blood decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Senior drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Senior off! Senior jumps back into Blood's guard.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blood trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom. #T1#
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood throws a strike but Senior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to keep Senior in close.
Tim Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Senior is proving a slippery customer.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senior passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Blood wants to improve his position but Senior is controlling well.
Senior is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Senior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Senior's back!
Senior breaks Blood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Senior pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Senior wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it. #T3#
Senior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Senior is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
Senior lands strikes from half guard.
Senior stalling.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior postures up and lands a big shot to Blood's brow.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Senior's guard. #REVR#
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blood gets caught napping as Senior dives in and scores a takedown. Blood manages to retain guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Senior is aware though and is defending well.
Senior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Senior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Senior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Senior is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Blood working for a triangle but Senior defends it easily.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T2#
Senior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Senior wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Senior seems to be working for a kimura but Blood defends the submission attempt.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Senior is looking for a kimura here.
Joe Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that!
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
Tim Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Senior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blood has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Senior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blood 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Blood!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Rajantaka jabs at Junior's body.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajantaka tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka checks a low kick from Junior.
Tarmo Rajantaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rajantaka's guard.
Rajantaka keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Rajantaka keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rajantaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Rajantaka is keeping the position.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rajantaka is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rajantaka pushes Junior away with a front kick.
Rajantaka throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Junior gets tackled into the cage by Rajantaka. Rajantaka maintains the clinch. #T2#
Rajantaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Rajantaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rajantaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Junior blocks with his arms.
Rajantaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Rajantaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajantaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
Rajantaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
Junior takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a big knee! That's hurt Junior! Oh, he's all over the place! Rajantaka lands another knee that sends Junior to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A victorious Tarmo Rajantaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BBFC 7: Bitch Vs. Krutel
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rogan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
Rogan working the head and body with strikes.
Rogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogan tries to pass to full mount but Peace defends it.
Peace wants to control but Rogan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Peace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogan.
Rogan wants to free his trapped foot but Peace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogan content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan thows a huge punch but Peace dodges it nicely.
Rogan not doing much here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogan is defended easily by Peace.#TD#
Rogan looking to score a takedown here. Peace is defending well but Rogan drives through and ends up in Peace's guard.
Peace wants to stand up but Rogan is controlling him.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rogan wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogan postures up in Peace's guard and throws a big left but Peace blocks it.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peace is keeping the position for now.
Rogan trying to control but Peace is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peace defends it nicely.#TD#
Rogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogan throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rogan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peace can do to turn this around?
Rogan advances position into side control!
Rogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rogan wants to control but Peace is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rogan.
Peace takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Peace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Peace is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogan connects with a decent elbow.
Rogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peace keeps working.
The ground and pound from Rogan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Peace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Rogan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rogan wants to control but Peace is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rogan swings around for an armbar but Peace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogan's guard.
Rogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan content to stall in guard here.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving.
Rogan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogan with a nice head shot there.
Rogan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogan is controlling him.
Peace has a closed guard, preventing Rogan from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Peace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogan did well to prevent Peace getting side control.
Rogan is pressing down on Peace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogan 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#
Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rogan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Peace shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Rogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rogan shoots in for a double leg but Peace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogan tries to avoid it but Peace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogan to the ground. Rogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Peace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rogan stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses. Peace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogan's guard. Nice move by Peace!#REVB##T1#
Rogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peace is aware though and is defending well.
Peace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peace manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carlos Rogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Peace is keeping the position.
Peace wants to stand up but Rogan is controlling him.
Rogan stays in close to Peace's body and controls the position.
Warran Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rogan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peace for as long as he can get away with.
Rogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Rogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peace sprawls well initially but Rogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogan wants to pass to mount but Peace is defending the position.
Rogan controlling the pace.
Peace trying to control but Rogan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Rogan!
Carlos Rogan made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch. #BC#
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cho 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.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cho throws an overhand right that lands on Somchai's shoulder, as Somchai tries to avoid the shot.
Somchai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Somchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
A cross from Somchai lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cho misses.#T1#
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Somchai misses with a wild body shot.
Cho throws a big counter head kick but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cho.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.#CL#
Somchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cho controlling the action here for a moment.
Cho has Somchai pushed against the cage.#T2##BC#
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Somchai's head coaches at Viking Bizorkers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt - Somchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Somchai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cho on the side of the head.
Somchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai throws a combination that misses
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Somchai tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Somchai scores with a leg kick.
Somchai scores with a nice body kick.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho counters with a head kick.
Somchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somchai.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Somchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cho.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Somchai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somchai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Somchai lands a nice shot that snaps Cho's head back.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Somchai catches Cho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Somchai throws a low kick but Cho avoids it.
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cho.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Somchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Cho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Somchai with a nice cross.
Cho blocks the body kick.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Somchai throws a quick counter head kick but Cho was just out of range.
Somchai delivers a nice body kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Cho misses
and Somchai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Somchai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cho throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Somchai is looking to clinch.
Somchai scores with a jab.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Somchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that Cho semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Cho misses.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Somchai there.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Cho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somchai looks to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Somchai scores with a head kick.
Somchai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Somchai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Cho misses the jab.
And Somchai counters with a quick kick to the body but Cho blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Somchai rushes Cho and presses him up against the cage.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho can't break the clinch. #BC#
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai throws a good cross that connects.
Somchai misses with a double jab
and Somchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Somchai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Somchai
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somchai fakes the leg kick and cracks Cho in the body.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somchai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cho moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Cho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchai misses the body punch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
Somchai connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Somchai sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cho moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Cho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Somchai is trying to defend but Cho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Somchai gets full guard.
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!
Somchai is pulling down on Cho's head to control his posture.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Somchai 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Somchai holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Cho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somchai wants to stand but Cho is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Somchai working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somchai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cho. Cho gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch. #BC#
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steve Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai thows a body kick. Cho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Somchai.
Somchai wants to clinch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Somchai drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.

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 Chakree Somchai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A relieved looking Chakree Somchai 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: WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Senior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yueng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Yueng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yueng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Yueng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senior, pushing him back against the cage.
Senior is trying to drag Yueng to the mat but Yueng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yueng has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Senior regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senior keeping full guard, as Yueng tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom.
Senior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yueng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yueng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yueng is thwarting Senior's attempts to control the position.
Senior wants to improve his position but Yueng is controlling well.
Senior trying to control but Yueng postures up.
Yueng throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yueng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Senior tries to roll over but Yueng keeps him under control.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yueng connects with a nice short shot to Senior's temple.
Yueng wants to free his trapped foot but Senior is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Yueng is working for a submission of some sort.
Yueng content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yueng uses his free foot to push down on Senior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Senior. #SUB2#
Yueng swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Senior is now in Yueng 's guard. A big mistake from Yueng there, giving up the dominant position!
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yueng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yueng controls Senior momentarily but Senior frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolo Yueng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Yueng feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Senior has his foot on Yueng 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yueng works his way back into a safe position though.
Yueng passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Senior is trying to control Yueng 's posture but Yueng avoids it. #SUB2#
Yueng tries for a kimura but Senior is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Yueng lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yueng lands a few punches from side control.
Senior tries to buck Yueng off but Yueng is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Senior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Senior is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Yueng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Senior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yueng but great work by Senior.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yueng tries to bench press Senior off him but Senior keeps the position.
Yueng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
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Yueng is not content to let Senior control the position.
Yueng is trying to control Senior's posture but Senior avoids it.
Senior wants to control but Yueng is keeping him busy.
Yueng tries to bench press Senior off him but Senior keeps the position.
Yueng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yueng is not content to let Senior control the position.
Yueng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Senior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yueng wants to control but Senior is keeping busy. #SUB#
Senior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Senior trying to control the action but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Yueng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Senior wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolo Yueng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Senior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Yueng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yueng showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Senior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yueng wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. #SUB#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior trying to control the position. #T1#
Yueng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yueng 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yueng stays in close to Senior's body and controls the position.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yueng wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yueng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yueng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Senior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yueng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senior misses with a wild combination.
Senior keeps the fight on the outside.
Yueng tries to clinch but Senior moves out of range.
Senior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yueng but Yueng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Senior walks into a straight right hand from Yueng .
Senior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yueng was well out of range. Poor timing from Senior.
Senior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yueng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Yueng gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yueng pulls guard. #SUB2#
Senior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yueng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Senior has managed to get both his arms back between Yueng 's legs - danger averted.
Senior trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Bolo Yueng has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Yueng looking to control.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yueng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Senior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yueng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Senior wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yueng is trying to keep Senior in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yueng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yueng 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yueng !
Bolo Yueng took some time post fight to say the following; '“nan inyeon-ege soin-eul jug-ilgeoya.” TRANSLATION: I’m going to ducking kill someone up in this bitch! It’s time for me to be ranked'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Steed lands with a right hand.
Steed lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
Steed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steed controlling Junior's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior controlling from the top position. #T1#
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior is taking a breather. Steed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steed won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steed is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steed avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Steed defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Junior in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Steed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Junior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Junior!
Our winner, Joe Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nemesis Steed spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky is all! The whole WORLD knows Nemesis Steed is the greatest of ALL time!'.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Rogan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Rogan has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch. #BC#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Rogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Rogan is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
Rogan throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Rogan tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogan! But no joy.
Rogan misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a huge left! Rogan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mendoza isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rogan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mendoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Mendoza!
After the fight, Enzo Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Cho throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cho's waist but Cho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound but Cho is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cho, who protects the arm well.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cho for as long as he can get away with.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with the ground and pound but Cho regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cho has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cho reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Cho stops Silva from standing up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Cho tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Cho postures up.
Cho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cho dives into side control. #T3#
Cho controlling from side mount.
Cho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Cho stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cho as he avoids it easily.
Cho throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva goes for a double leg but Cho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cho continues to drive forward.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cho is defending well.#BC2#
Cho breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cho as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Cho defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Cho's guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cho is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is not content to let Silva control the position. #SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silva wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho is trying to stand.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cho's head.
Cho trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cho tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cho to the mat! Cho manages to get full guard.
Cho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Cho working a defensive guard here.
Cho wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cho defends well and Silva ends up having to push Cho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Silva has Cho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cho tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Cho's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eder Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cho sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cho is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control. Cho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Cho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to advance position but Cho won't allow it.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Cho won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots and misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva shoots in but Cho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cho stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cho.
Nice takedown defense from Cho. No joy for Silva on that attempt. #T3#
Silva tries for a takedown but Cho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cho lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Cho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cho scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Cho cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cho has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Cho counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silva! He's just covering up as Cho starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cho!
Our winner, Steve Cho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eder Silva had this to say: 'I'll be back !!'.

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