Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Cirelli avoids it.
It looked like Cirelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cirelli throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cirelli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cirelli misses with a hook
and Horiguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirelli thinking.
Cirelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirelli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horiguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirelli misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Cirelli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Cirelli does it's job there.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.
Horiguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli lands with a right hand.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Cirelli.
Cirelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
Cirelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cirelli slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirelli.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli keeps Horiguchi at a distance using the push kick.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Cirelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horiguchi.
Cirelli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Horiguchi.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.#T2#
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli cracks Horiguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Cirelli connects with a body shot that sends Horiguchi's belly button to the back.
Cirelli throws a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Cirelli moves out of range.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Cirelli is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horiguchi.
Cirelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirelli scores with a leg kick.
Cirelli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirelli throws a right hand that misses
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
Cirelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horiguchi on the side of the head.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirelli is just out of range.
Cirelli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Cirelli avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirelli's head.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
Cirelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirelli misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cirelli misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Cirelli throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirelli has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirelli.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Cirelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Horiguchi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirelli.
Cirelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Horiguchi.#BC#
Cirelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Cirelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Cirelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirelli checks a leg kick.
Anthony Cirelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Horiguchi catches Cirelli right on the button with a cross.
Cirelli throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Cirelli is having none of it.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Horiguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses the body punch
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Horiguchi connects with a looping right hand.
Cirelli scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cirelli gets tackled into the cage by Horiguchi. Horiguchi maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cirelli breaks from the clinch.
Cirelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirelli lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirelli, as that shot connected.
Cirelli slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Cirelli moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cirelli's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Cirelli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cirelli connects with a right hand. Horiguchi shakes it off.
Cirelli avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Cirelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirelli scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cirelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cirelli connects with a looping right hand.
Cirelli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirelli's hands.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Cirelli's ribcage but misses.
Cirelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
Cirelli scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
Cirelli moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Cirelli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirelli avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli lands a jab to the head.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Cirelli.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Horiguchi backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Cirelli moves out of range.
Cirelli misses the shot to the body.
Cirelli takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down. #T3#
Horiguchi throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cirelli with a body shot.
Cirelli throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi moved away.
Cirelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Cirelli didn't see that one coming.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws the left hand but Cirelli avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirelli. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Horiguchi backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli throws a low kick but Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Horiguchi didn't see that one coming.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirelli checks it well.
Cirelli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horiguchi is able to avoid easily.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Nice shot lands for Cirelli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Horiguchi catches Cirelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirelli thinking.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Cirelli throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Cirelli swings widly with a right hand
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Cirelli cracks Horiguchi with an open hand slap.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Cirelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body. Cirelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirelli thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Cirelli scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down.
Cirelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirelli.
Cirelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
Cirelli misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Cirelli avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirelli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi jabs Cirelli right on the nose. Cirelli blinks but takes it well.
Cirelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Horiguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horiguchi'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!
Cirelli throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akaro Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cirelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses.
Cirelli checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Cirelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Cirelli slips the punch.
Cirelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cirelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horiguchi's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirelli.
A bone on bone clash there as Horiguchi blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirelli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Cirelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi just manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirelli is just out of range.
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirelli tries a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirelli moves away.
Anthony Cirelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Cirelli's body.
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Cirelli moves out of range.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Cirelli backing away here, and Horiguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Cirelli misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Cirelli misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horiguchi defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
As Cirelli backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but Cirelli manages to avoid it all.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Cirelli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirelli blocks a leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirelli manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cirelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirelli.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi thumps Cirelli with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirelli, as that shot connected. #T4#
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli connects with a jab.
Cirelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horiguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horiguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Cirelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cirelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Cirelli throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Cirelli's ribs.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Cirelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Cirelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Cirelli's body.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.

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 Anthony Cirelli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cirelli, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Ness throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Ness throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ness misses with an uppercut.
Bataglia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ness. Ness gets slowly back to his feet.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness.
Ness takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Ness lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness jabs Bataglia right on the nose. Bataglia blinks but takes it well.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Ness.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Bataglia walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
Ness cracks Bataglia with an open hand slap.
Ness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Ness.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ness there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bataglia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick from Bataglia, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Ness throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Ness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ness throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willing Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness checks the leg kick.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia motions for Ness to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Ness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ness misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bataglia misses the target.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Ness stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ness.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia drops his hands momentarily and Ness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bataglia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ness thinking. #T4#
Ness looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Ness scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Ness misses with a straight right.
Ness takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ness just manages to avoid it.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.
A shot to the liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bataglia - that will leave a mark!
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Ness digs a good hook to Bataglia's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ness.
Ness jabs Bataglia right on the nose. Bataglia blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Bataglia takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
Ness misses with a wild body shot.
Ness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia slips a jab from Ness.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ness checks it well.
Ness lands a nice hook to Bataglia's body. Bataglia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ness misses with a hook
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness misses with a hook
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ness. That did some damage!
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia throws a right hand that Ness ducks under and follows up with a left that Ness also avoids with ease.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ness misses with an uppercut
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Ness lands a really nice looking cross but Bataglia seems unphased.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ness finds it's way through Bataglia's defenses.
Ness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bataglia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.
Bataglia is looking to wear down Ness with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.#T3#
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ness cracks a nice hook into Bataglia's ribs.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ness's knee momentarily.
Ness misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Ness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness cracks Bataglia with an open hand slap.
Ness thuds a left hand into Bataglia's body.
Ness scores with a jab to the head.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ness stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ness misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ness just manages to avoid it.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Ness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness scores with the left hand. Bataglia knows he should have avoided that one.
Ness checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ness momentarily. #ROC#Ness is rocked!
Ness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Bataglia.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Bataglia finish him?
Willing Ness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bataglia cracks Ness on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ness falls backwards against the cage. Bataglia follows up with more strikes that drop Ness to his knees. Bataglia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ness! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia retains his bantamweight title!
Lorenzo Bataglia gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
As King tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King throws a leg kick which misses Vuce's front leg but catches the back leg as Vuce tries to avoid it.
King with a hook.
King connects with a right hand. Vuce shakes it off.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As King tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vuce throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from King.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vuce lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vuce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from King.
King tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vuce's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King cracks Vuce with a nice body shot.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vuce's elbow.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
A short left from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Vuce backwards. #ROC2#Vuce is rocked!#T2#
King lands a shot to the body.
Oh Vuce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vuce! King dives in looking to finish! Vuce is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!

Event: Syn Navarro vs Chaos
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but The Wandering Spirit is just out of range.
A big right from Epicity misses.
The Wandering Spirit moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Epicity
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Wandering Spirit walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Wandering Spirit.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity 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.
A cross from Epicity lands.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from The Wandering Spirit tenderised Epicity's leg. Epicity is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Wandering Spirit avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
And Epicity counters with a quick kick to the body but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
Nice body kick there by The Wandering Spirit.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Epicity digs a good body shot into The Wandering Spirit's ribs.
Theodore Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Wandering Spirit throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as The Wandering Spirit blocks the low kick.
The Wandering Spirit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
The Wandering Spirit tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Wandering Spirit.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity backing away here, and The Wandering Spirit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Epicity. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on The Wandering Spirit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Wandering Spirit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Epicity throws a low kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity. #T4#
The Wandering Spirit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Epicity makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Wandering Spirit really felt that one!
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Epicity cracks The Wandering Spirit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Epicity!
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!
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
And The Wandering Spirit responds with a good body kick, but Epicity manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from The Wandering Spirit misses the target.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Wandering Spirit has time to react.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Epicity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The Wandering Spirit misses with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity looks to land a right hand but The Wandering Spirit moved out of range.
The Wandering Spirit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from The Wandering Spirit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity cracks The Wandering Spirit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a straight right.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Epicity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Epicity tenderised The Wandering Spirit's leg. The Wandering Spirit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Wandering Spirit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epicity with the inside leg kick.
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Wandering Spirit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Epicity thuds a left hand into The Wandering Spirit's body.
The Wandering Spirit takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wandering Spirit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epicity.
Epicity jabs The Wandering Spirit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Wandering Spirit counter with a right hand.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to score with low kicks.
The Wandering Spirit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epicity lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity. #T3#
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Wandering Spirit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from The Wandering Spirit misses.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from The Wandering Spirit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but The Wandering Spirit moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Wandering Spirit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Wandering Spirit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epicity is out of range and The Wandering Spirit settles back down.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses The Wandering Spirit's front leg but catches the back leg as The Wandering Spirit tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Epicity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Epicity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Wandering Spirit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow The Wandering Spirit down.
Epicity throws a lazy body kick
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theodore Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
A nice side step and The Wandering Spirit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
The Wandering Spirit takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Wandering Spirit. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wandering Spirit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Wandering Spirit tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity lands with a right hand. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Epicity. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
The Wandering Spirit flicks out a counter leg kick but Epicity steps away.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Epicity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Wandering Spirit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Wandering Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Wandering Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity delivers a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as The Wandering Spirit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Wandering Spirit looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Epicity with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity scores with a nice right hand.
Epicity throws a body punch but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range.
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Wandering Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
The Wandering Spirit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Epicity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but The Wandering Spirit slips the punch.
Epicity throws a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit checks it.
Epicity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab from Epicity.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity takes a swing at The Wandering Spirit's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Epicity tests The Wandering Spirit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Wandering Spirit can do to turn this around?
The Wandering Spirit throws a chopping leg kick but Epicity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and The Wandering Spirit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Wandering Spirit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Wandering Spirit.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Wandering Spirit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epicity has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
The Wandering Spirit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Theodore Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Epicity!
An out of breath and clearly excited Theodore Epicity thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TC 12 Mil $ GP vol 1.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from McCain.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermann swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hermann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermann wants to clinch
letting McCain counter with a right hand. #T1#
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermann. That did some damage!
McCain blocks a jab.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCain 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.
McCain connects with a nice looking jab.
McCain tries to clinch but Hermann moves out of range.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann 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.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Hermann catches McCain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCain rushes Hermann and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from McCain.
Hermann working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a body punch.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Hermann lands a body shot.
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from McCain.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann. #T3#
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head. #BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain lands a nice shot that snaps Hermann's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
Hermann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
McCain slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Hermann is rocked!#CL2#
Hermann forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCain.
Hermann taking a breather.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
McCain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermann lands a right hand.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hermann.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with some punches.
Hermann lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
McCain prevents a body shot from Hermann.
McCain gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John McCain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
John McCain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Hermann.
McCain blocking some punches.
McCain pushes Hermann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Hermann lands with an overhand left.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and McCain counters with a left to the body.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
McCain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCain slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
McCain walks into a left hand.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
McCain throws a low kick but Hermann moves out of range easily.
Hermann lands a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by McCain.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermann checks a leg kick.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Hermann wants to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch position.
Hermann misses the jab.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
McCain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCain tries a body shot but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermann controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hermann.
McCain gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Hermann tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
Hermann has had enough of the clinch but McCain keeps him there for the moment.
Hermann controlling the action here for a moment.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermann cracks McCain with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermann.
Good leg kick by McCain.
McCain moves away from the strike by Hermann.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann takes a shot to the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from McCain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain is leaning against Hermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch. #T1#
Jab by Hermann.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. Hermann should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by McCain.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain misses with an uppercut. Hermann saw that one coming.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Nice body punch from McCain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Hermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain.
McCain misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hermann looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCain moves to clinch but Hermann breaks away
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain tries to clinch but Hermann is having none of it.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hermann is out of range. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCain as Hermann tries to tie him up.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McCain.
McCain tries to work over Hermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain's elbow.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Hermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow. #T4#
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermann.
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!
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain pushes Hermann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCain misses with the head strike.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCain blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann lands a body punch.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy.
Hermann working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCain 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain!

Event: SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett jabs at Dixon's body.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into range.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.#CL#
Dixon drives through and clinches with Hackett against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dixon jumps guard. #SUB#
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackett defends well.#SUB#
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Hackett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hackett is looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.#REVR#
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hackett is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.#T4#
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon works to advance to full mount. Hackett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hackett takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dixon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Dixon is looking to wear down Hackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hackett.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackett scores with a hook.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dixon jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett misses with a body punch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Hackett 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.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Hackett's head back.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Dixon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Hackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the 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!
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dixon.
Dixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Hackett lands a left hand.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hackett. #TD#
Dixon jumps guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hackett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett scores with a body shot.
Hackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.#T1#
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dixon is able to avoid easily.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Hackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Hackett lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Dixon's ribcage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##TD#
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Hackett to the mat.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hackett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon advances position into side control!#T4#
Hackett wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Hackett strikes from the bottom but Dixon takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hackett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackett tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Hackett gets back to half guard.
Hackett wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Hackett missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hackett.
I think Dixon 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Blyad wants to slow Dadasov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blyad throws a chopping leg kick but Dadasov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blyad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Blyad lands a slapping body shot.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Dadasov counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blyad.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Blyad. #T1#
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Blyad is looking to clinch.
Blyad lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blyad takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Blyad steps away.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Blyad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dadasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Dadasov throws a leg kick #CL#
and Blyad counters by moving into the clinch.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Blyad. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad lands a head shot.
Blyad is looking to score with low kicks.
Blyad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dadasov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blyad prevents Dadasov from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Dadasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Blyad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Blyad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blyad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dadasov is trying to stand back up but Blyad is controlling him
Blyad is trying to control. Dadasov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadasov is looking to escape.
Blyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Blyad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dadasov looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Blyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dadasov pushes Blyad off looking to stand but Blyad dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Dadasov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Dadasov kicks Blyad off and gets back to his feet.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov lands an overhand right.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadasov tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dadasov.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blyad blocks a jab.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ay Blyad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov tried to score with a low kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dadasov.
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blyad checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Dadasov kicks Blyad off and gets to his feet.
Dadasov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blyad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad blocks a leg kick.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
As Dadasov tries to get set, Blyad tries to push him back and clinch up but Dadasov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dadasov moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dadasov.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blyad cracks a nice hook into Dadasov's ribs.#CL#
Blyad rushes Dadasov and presses him up against the cage.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blyad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blyad working aggressively here.
Blyad misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to push Blyad away but Blyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
I was talking to Blyad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blyad lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov misses with a kick to the body.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyad feints and then cracks Dadasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadasov down.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blyad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad jabs at Dadasov's body.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blyad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Blyad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Dadasov blocks the low kick.
Dadasov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Blyad 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blyad is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blyad lands an overhand right.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a counter combo.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Blyad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Blyad.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Blyad is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Blyad closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Blyad pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blyad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blyad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dadasov in his tracks.
Blyad doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Blyad tests Dadasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Dadasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Blyad off balance momentarily.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Dadasov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dadasov is able to avoid easily.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad backing away here, and Dadasov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blyad feints and then cracks Dadasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadasov down.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad lands the left hand.
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!
Dadasov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blyad moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.#T1#
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected.
Donk. Blyad catches Dadasov right on the button with a cross.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blyad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Blyad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blyad misses with a jab to the body
and Dadasov counters with a nice body kick.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blyad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dadasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blyad thows a huge punch but Dadasov dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Dadasov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyad.
Blyad with a jab.
Dadasov defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Blyad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blyad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dadasov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Dadasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
Blyad tries to clinch up.
Blyad tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dadasov's hands.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blyad thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dadasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blyad blocks it well.
Dadasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Blyad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dadasov tries to get set, Blyad tries to push him back and clinch up but Dadasov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dadasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Jab from Blyad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Renat Dadasov just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Dadasov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Blyad tries to counter with a takedown but Dadasov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Dadasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Dadasov as he connects with a hook.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Dadasov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Blyad.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov motions for Blyad to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Blyad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Dadasov delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Blyad misses.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blyad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
Blyad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dadasov in his tracks. #T3#
Dadasov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Blyad throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Dadasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blyad moves out of range as Dadasov throws a body kick.
Dadasov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dadasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dadasov misses with a hook.#T4#
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Blyad motions for Dadasov to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad moved away.
Blyad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Blyad.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind Blyad 's knee.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov slips under a jab.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blyad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dadasov manages to circle out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.#T1#
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blyad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blyad lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries to break free but Blyad pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov tries to circle away but Blyad has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blyad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling him.
Dadasov stops a takedown attempt from Blyad.
A frustrated look appears on Dadasov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Dadasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Blyad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Blyad motions for Dadasov to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Blyad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Blyad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Dadasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blyad lands a body shot. #CL#
Blyad forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Blyad.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad lands the left hand.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Nice jab there from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it. #CL#
Blyad takes the fight into the clinch.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ay Blyad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blyad tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blyad is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blyad has him pressed against the cage.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch successfully.
Dadasov wants to break free but Blyad has control.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blyad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad is the new lightweight champion!

Event: SFL 21 | Gold Rush
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inoue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fortay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inoue, pushing him back against the cage.
Inoue working hard to break the clinch.
Inoue misses with a knee to the head.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fortay fails to pull guard. #BC#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Inoue rushes Fortay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Inoue's face. #CUT2#It looks like Kaiji Inoue has been cut.
Fortay lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inoue blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Inoue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay throws a shot to the body.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay avoids a kick to the body. #T1##CL#
Inoue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue connects with a solid leg kick.
Inoue looks to land a left hand but Fortay moved out of range nicely.
Fortay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fortay's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Fortay rushes Inoue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue managing to block the knees to the body from Fortay. #BC#
Inoue breaks the clinch.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay misses with a looping left.
Fortay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inoue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Fortay coming out on top.#CL#
Inoue drives through and clinches with Fortay against the cage.
Inoue pushes Fortay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Fortay is trying to pull guard but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.#T2#
Fortay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay fails to pull guard.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Fortay.
Inoue misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay tries a body shot but Inoue blocks it.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inoue tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inoue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inoue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inoue throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.#CL2#
Fortay clinches.
Fortay swings wildly with an uppercut but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Inoue.
Fortay misses with a looping right.#CL#
Inoue pushes Fortay up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Inoue gets underhooks to prevent Fortay's takedown attempt.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inoue.
Inoue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Inoue takes a knee right on the jaw!
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inoue fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Fortay does it's job there.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortay lands a really nice looking cross but Inoue seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Fortay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inoue doesn't seem phased though.
Inoue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay wants to slow Inoue down by chopping away at his legs.
Inoue lands the left hand.
Fortay slips a jab and a cross from Inoue.
Fortay feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortay. That's going to slow Inoue down.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inoue.#T4#
Inoue misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Inoue.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.#CL#
Inoue has Fortay up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay lands a shot to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inoue is defending well for now.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Fortay avoiding damage as Inoue throws knees to the body. #BC#
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortay finds it's way round the side to connect with Inoue's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inoue. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Inoue ducks right into an uppercut from Fortay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Inoue throws an elbow but misses.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Fortay.
Fortay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inoue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortay can turn it around.
Kaiji Inoue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inoue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fortay's brow.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inoue is defending well for now.
I was talking to Inoue's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Fortay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortay misses with a knee strike.
Inoue is working Fortay over against the cage.
Inoue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inoue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inoue. #BC#
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Inoue throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fortay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay slips under a jab from Inoue.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay throws a hook but Inoue blocks it.#CL#
Inoue forces Fortay back against the cage and clinches.
Fortay lands with a left to the head.
Fortay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inoue takes a shot to the head.
Fortay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inoue.
Fortay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortay misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue lands with a short shot to the head.
Inoue throws an elbow that misses.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Fortay.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Fortay.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortay.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay presses Inoue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Fortay looking to throw knees to the head but Inoue is blocking nicely.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inoue stops a takedown attempt from Fortay. #BC#
Inoue breaks the clinch.
Inoue misses with a body shot.
Inoue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fortay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortay checks the leg kick.
Inoue with a jab.
Fortay is looking to clinch.
Fortay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoue at a distance.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Inoue keeps it at a distance.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Inoue's body. Inoue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay throws a low kick, looking for Inoue's leg but Inoue calmly moves out of range.
Inoue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range. #T3#
Fortay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it.
Inoue looks to land a left hand but Fortay moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inoue.
Inoue on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Fortay there.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inoue moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Fortay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Fortay moves into the clinch.
Fortay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inoue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortays head.
Inoue tries to land a knee to the head but Fortay blocks with his arms.
Inoue avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Fortay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inoue to keep the fight standing.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay is working Inoue over against the cage.#T4#
Fortay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay struggles to land a body shot inside as Inoue controls his hands.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Inoue.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay takes a shot to the head.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Fortay missing with knees to the body.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Inoue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortay looking for a takedown.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.
Inoue tries a knee to the head but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay connects with a knee to the head.
Fortay lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Fortay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fortay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fortay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Inoue tests Fortay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Inoue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fortay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Inoue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue lands a really nice looking cross but Fortay seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue lands a slapping body shot.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Inoue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inoue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortay tries to clinch but Inoue is having none of it. #T1#
Inoue lands with a nice body punch.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Fortay misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inoue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortay.
Fortay scores with the left hand. Inoue knows he should have avoided that one.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Inoue.
Fortay misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Inoue.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inoue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Fortay finds it's target.
Inoue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Inoue lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Inoue scores with a body shot.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inoue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inoue swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortay.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
A cross from Fortay lands.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fortay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.
Inoue is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaiji Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Fortay.
Fortay checks a low kick from Inoue.
Inoue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Inoue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Fortay moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fortay fails to land.
Fortay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fortay takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Fortay jumps guard and drags Inoue to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortay pulls Inoue in to control the position. #SUB2#
Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Inoue defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fortay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inoue is aware though and is defending well.
Fortay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inoue passes Fortay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inoue tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fortay. #SUB2#
Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inoue pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Fortay wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy.
Inoue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortay keeps working. #SUB2#
Fortay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Inoue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inoue.
Fortay wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaiji Inoue.
Well Fortay 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche thows a body kick. Tosen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tosen throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Tosen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Tosen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tosen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Tosen moves his leg out of the way.
Trounvouche takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche throws a sloppy body shot
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosen.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tosen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trounvouche gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tosen in his tracks.
Tosen lands a jab.
Trounvouche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Tosen's head.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tosen. That did some damage!
Trounvouche keeps the fight on the outside.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Tosen.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tosen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Trounvouche finds it's target.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche lands with an overhand left.
Trounvouche attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Tosen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trounvouche. That one must have hurt.
Tosen ducks right into an uppercut from Trounvouche.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a good jab.
Trounvouche thumps Tosen with a low kick.
Trounvouche scores with a body shot. #T4#
Trounvouche scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Tosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
A countering left hand to the body from Tosen misses.
Trounvouche looks to land a body kick but Tosen moved away.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tosen misses with a body shot.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Tosen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tosen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trounvouche - the referee stops the clock and Tosen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trounvouche. Tosen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trounvouche throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tosen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trounvouche circles away.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Trounvouche counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen dives in and grabs Trounvouche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trounvouche pushes down on Tosen's head and hops out.#T1#
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Trounvouche.
Tosen slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.
Trounvouche scores with a hook to the body. Tosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Trounvouche throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trounvouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trounvouche punishes Tosen's body with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche misses with the body kick
and Tosen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tosen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trounvouche has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Donk. Trounvouche catches Tosen right on the button with a cross.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks.
Trounvouche lands the left hand.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Tosen wants to counter the offense by Trounvouche and move into the clinch position.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen tries to counter with a clinch but Trounvouche shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Trounvouche lands a body shot.
Trounvouche keeps Tosen at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Tosen.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Trounvouche lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tosen if he has to take too many more of those.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Tosen misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche sets himself, and Tosen steps forward looking for the clinch! Trounvouche avoids it this time.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Trounvouche sizes up Tosen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tosen walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Tosen's head.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Trounvouche throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Tosen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tosen tries to clinch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Tosen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen walks into a left hand.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts. #T1#
Trounvouche swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Trounvouche punishes Tosen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
It looked like Trounvouche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tosen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche thumps Tosen with a low kick.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Tosen lands with a cross.
Tosen throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Tosen.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with an open hand slap.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tosen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trounvouche.
Decent striking displayed by Trounvouche there.
Some bone on bone action there as Tosen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with a jab to the body
and Tosen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Tosen just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Tosen slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tosen momentarily.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tosen walks into a jab.
Trounvouche's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tosen under the eye.
Trounvouche throws a big shot that misses.
Tosen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Tosen tries to clinch but Trounvouche is having none of it.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tosen lunges at Trounvouche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trounvouche's hand.
Trounvouche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Trounvouche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trounvouche.
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses. #T4#
Trounvouche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche tests Tosen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trounvouche 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
A less than humble Azacca Trounvouche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder catches Bush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunder misses with a body shot
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bush clinches up against the cage.
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bush blocks it with crossed arms.
Bush blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder blocking some punches.
Bush digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow. #BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Thunder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Thunder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunder works the jab nicely.
Bush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder is looking to counter punch.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Thunder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thunder - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Bush blocks it.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Bush lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush misses with a low kick.
Bush wants to clinch.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through Bush's defenses.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Thunder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thunder trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thunder advances position into side control!
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Thunder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thunder asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thunder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thunder is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
Bush is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bush slips under a jab from Thunder.
As Thunder backs off Bush throws a huge counter combo but Thunder manages to avoid it all.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Bush misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder. #BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bush moves out of range as Thunder throws a body kick. #CL#
Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Bush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bush.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Bush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thunder.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Bush scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Bush 's eye.
Bush takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Bush.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush lands a hook that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush misses with some punches. #T3#
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Bush won't allow it.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bush.
Nice elbow from Thunder. #BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bush with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bush - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bush. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sloppy strikes from Bush. Those never looked like landing.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush moved away.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Thunder. #CL2#
Bush drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Bush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bush scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Bush shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.#T1#
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thunder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Bush.
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Bush lands.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Bush.
Bush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bush misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder blocking some punches. #T3#
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands. #BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.#T4#
Bush tries to work over Thunder's front leg with a kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Bush tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands. #BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dulles Bush!
A very excited looking Dulles Bush 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: FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crayola scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Crayola .
Laperierre takes one to the chin there.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crayola throws out the jab.
Laperierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Crayola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crayola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola postures up.
Crayola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laperierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crayola .
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!
Crayola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola tries for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crayola scoring with punches from side control.
Laperierre manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crayola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre gets back to full guard.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crayola is aware though and is defending well.
Crayola distracts Laperierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crayola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laperierre is trying to keep Crayola in close.
Crayola throwing strikes but missing.
Crayola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Crayola postures up.
Crayola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crayola trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crayola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crayola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
Crayola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crayola 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Crayola pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crayola passes into side control.
Laperierre taking a bit of punishment here - Crayola scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Crayola .
Laperierre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crayola just manages to avoid it.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crayola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laperierre backs up against the cage.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre tries to counter with a takedown but Crayola is quick to defend against it.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Crayola .
Crayola throws a poor cross that misses
and Laperierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crayola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Crayola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Crayola is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre won't allow Crayola to pass to mount.
Crayola is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to control Crayola 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Crayola tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre has hold of Crayola 's hands but Crayola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crayola pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Crayola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Laperierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crayola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Laperierre has his foot on Crayola 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crayola works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Laperierre's brow. #SUB#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crayola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crayola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Laperierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crayola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laperierre.#SUB2#
Crayola is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well.
Crayola in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laperierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crayola landing a few strikes.
Laperierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crayola misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Crayola misses
and Laperierre counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crayola . Those never looked like landing.
Crayola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Crayola misses with a looping left.
Laperierre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crayola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crayola misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Crayola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is keeping busy.
Crayola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crayola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laperierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Crayola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Crayola keeps him under control.
Crayola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crayola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crayola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crayola wants to pass to mount but Laperierre is defending the position. #T3#
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it. #SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Crayola there.
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crayola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Crayola uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre. #T4#
Crayola looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is having none of it.
Crayola working the ground and pound effectively.
Crayola lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laperierre hang on?
Crayola wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crayola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shin Shin Crayola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laperierre tries to buck Crayola off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crayola 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Verygood 's knee.
We've been hearing reports that Verygood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Verygood off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Verygood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Verygood tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verygood moves away.
Verygood thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verygood is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Verygood cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Verygood scores with a leg kick.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Verygood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Verygood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verygood lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Verygood throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood slips under a jab.
Verygood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verygood throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Sitsongrit catches Verygood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Verygood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Verygood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verygood tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Verygood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Verygood throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Verygood's head back.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Verygood should have avoided that one.
Verygood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood lands a jab to the head.
Verygood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verygood misses with a low kick. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Verygood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verygood throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Verygood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verygood.
Verygood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Verygood seems unphased.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Verygood.
Verygood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verygood feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Verygood misses with a low kick.
Verygood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Verygood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verygood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Verygood as he checks the leg kick.
Verygood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verygood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Verygood.
Verygood looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Verygood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verygood lands a right hook to the body.
Verygood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Verygood moves his leg out of the way.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Verygood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Verygood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
A lazy left from Verygood finds it's target.
Verygood misses with a body shot.
Verygood with a nice cross.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verygood stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Verygood's body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Verygood has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit tests Verygood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verygood takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verygood can pounce on him.
Verygood scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verygood moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood is looking to counter punch.
Verygood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verygood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Verygood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Verygood tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verygood throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Verygood throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Verygood's leg but Verygood calmly moves out of range.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Verygood.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verygood throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Verygood lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Verygood connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Verygood moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verygood. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Verygood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Verygood finds it's target.
Verygood scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Verygood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Verygood misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood throws out a powerful jab.
Verygood lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Verygood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Verygood sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verygood!
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verygood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Verygood settles back down.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Verygood's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verygood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Verygood moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verygood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Verygood lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Verygood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Verygood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Verygood.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Verygood avoids it easily.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verygood scores with a nice strike.
Verygood lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Verygood on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verygood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Verygood's leg but Verygood calmly moves out of range.
Verygood stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verygood.
Verygood throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Verygood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood blocks a jab.
That kick from Verygood tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Verygood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verygood connects with the punch.
Verygood blocks a low kick nicely.
Verygood moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verygood cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verygood catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verygood lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Verygood's head back.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Verygood.
Verygood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Verygood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Verygood.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Verygood blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Verygood misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Verygood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Verygood there.
Verygood works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Verygood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Verygood is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
An attempted straight right counter from Verygood misses the target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verygood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Verygood moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Verygood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verygood.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verygood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verygood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verygood.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Verygood down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Verygood's front leg but catches the back leg as Verygood tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verygood, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Verygood checks it.
Verygood with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Verygood.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Verygood's head back.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Verygood is rocked!
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target.
Oh Verygood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verygood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Verygood.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Verygood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that sends Verygood crashing to the mat! Sitsongrit stays standing though and waves Verygood back to his feet!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Verygood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verygood lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Verygood punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verygood.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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: PFC 213 Krison vs Graves
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston misses with a hook. BySubtraction ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - BySubtraction circles away.
BySubtraction feinted with a counter takedown.
Kingston throws a front kick aimed at BySubtraction's knee but BySubtraction avoids it well.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BySubtraction is trying to pull guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kingston scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from BySubtraction, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BySubtraction walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is looking to clinch but BySubtraction is avoiding it.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BySubtraction is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks. #T1#
Kingston slips under a jab.
Kingston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction connects with a solid leg kick.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
BySubtraction lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
BySubtraction shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BySubtraction showed some decent athleticism there.
BySubtraction wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
BySubtraction seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
BySubtraction seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston is looking to control BySubtraction's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
BySubtraction trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
BySubtraction is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
BySubtraction is stalling here. Kingston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! BySubtraction seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kingston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3##SU2#
Kingston stands up. #CL2#
Kingston drives through and clinches with BySubtraction against the cage.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Kingston looks winded!
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
BySubtraction looking to throw knees to the head but Kingston is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from BySubtraction.
Still in the clinch, BySubtraction scores with a nice short uppercut.
BySubtraction lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
BySubtraction lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BySubtraction thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB#
BySubtraction seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
BySubtraction is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably.
BySubtraction is looking to pass Kingston's guard but actually Kingston recovers to full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing BySubtraction from controlling successfully.
BySubtraction is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
BySubtraction shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kingston's guard.#ES2#
Kingston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingston avoids it.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Addition BySubtraction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kingston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BySubtraction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
A big left from Kingston misses.
BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
BySubtraction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kingston sprawls and moves away.
Kingston thumps BySubtraction with a low kick.#T1#
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston staying out of range there.
BySubtraction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Kingston slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
BySubtraction shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
BySubtraction's corner is telling him to maintain position.
BySubtraction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
BySubtraction is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
BySubtraction is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
BySubtraction shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and BySubtraction moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BySubtraction fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped BySubtraction in his tracks.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Kingston.
Kingston is looking to chop away at BySubtraction's legs. #CL2#
BySubtraction tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kingston smiles and moves away.
Kingston tries to work over BySubtraction's front leg with a kick but BySubtraction checks it.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction throws a leg kick which misses Kingston's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingston tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Kingston has managed to clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BySubtraction tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BySubtraction lands with a cross.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but BySubtraction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
BySubtraction feinted with a counter takedown.
BySubtraction avoids the head kick by Kingston.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot that snaps Kingston's head back.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and BySubtraction takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
BySubtraction changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kingston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
BySubtraction is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BySubtraction in side control, throwing shots but Kingston defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
BySubtraction shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from BySubtraction lands.
Kingston thuds his right hand into BySubtraction's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts BySubtraction, as that shot connected.
BySubtraction blocks a head kick by Kingston.
BySubtraction with a hook.
Kingston takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Kingston.
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction cracks Kingston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BySubtraction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
BySubtraction connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingston. Kingston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BySubtraction lands with a good body shot.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BySubtraction manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingston lands a nice looking body shot.
BySubtraction dips to his left and cracks Kingston with an uppercut!
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Kingston's body.
BySubtraction moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
BySubtraction is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingston's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
BySubtraction looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
BySubtraction is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. BySubtraction is working away from the top position though.
BySubtraction trying to control the pace.
BySubtraction is looking to advance position but Kingston won't allow it. #SUB#
BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
BySubtraction trying to pass the guard but Kingston defending well.
BySubtraction trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kingston is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
BySubtraction stalling away here and it's allowed Kingston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
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.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BySubtraction trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BySubtraction trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
BySubtraction throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BySubtraction moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston works BySubtraction's body with a nice hook.
BySubtraction takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for BySubtraction on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BySubtraction 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
An out of breath Addition BySubtraction thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Carl Kingston had this to say: 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

Event: CMMA 40 Obaminator vs Philippe
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isolation shoots for a takedown but Big Mouth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isolation will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Big Mouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isolation.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Isolation shoots in looking for a takedown. Big Mouth tries to sprawl out of it but Isolation keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big Mouth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Social Isolation.
Isolation fails with a takedown attempt.
Isolation shoots in for a takedown but Big Mouth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Big Mouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Isolation is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Big Mouth's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Big Mouth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Big Mouth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Big Mouth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Isolation pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Big Mouth looking for submissions off his back.
Isolation prevents Big Mouth from improving his position.
Big Mouth wants to control but Isolation is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Big Mouth is looking for a sweep. Isolation is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Isolation is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Mouth defends it well. #SUB2#
Isolation looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isolation controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big Mouth wants to control but Isolation is keeping busy.
Big Mouth wants to get back to full guard.
Big Mouth gets back to full guard.
Isolation wants to control from the top but Big Mouth keeps moving. #T3#
Big Mouth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Isolation trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Mouth is trying to keep Isolation in close.
Big Mouth keeping moving, preventing Isolation from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isolation tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Big Mouth defends well and Isolation ends up having to push Big Mouth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Isolation shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Isolation closes the distance and clinches up with Big Mouth, looking for a takedown. Isolation pushes Big Mouth against the cage but Big Mouth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isolation shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Mouth pinned against the cage. Big Mouth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Isolation is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Mouth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isolation will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isolation misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isolation looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Mouth is fending him off so far but Isolation persists. Nope, Big Mouth circles away and we're back to standing.
Isolation shoots in for a takedown but Big Mouth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isolation with a poor takedown
and Big Mouth counters with a left to the body.
Isolation fails with the takedown
and Isolation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Isolation has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Isolation looks winded!
Isolation shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isolation's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big Mouth scores with a jab. Isolation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big Mouth wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Mouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Isolation misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Isolation shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Big Mouth as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Isolation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Isolation misses.
Isolation will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isolation shoots in for a double leg but Big Mouth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Social Isolation.
Isolation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
Isolation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Isolation closes the distance and clinches up with Big Mouth, looking for a takedown. Isolation pushes Big Mouth against the cage but Big Mouth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isolation shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Isolation is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Social Isolation has been cut.
Isolation shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big Mouth scores with a counter punch that sends Isolation to the canvas! Big Mouth smells blood - he's punishing Isolation with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Isolation has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Sepulveda in a clinch.
Sepulveda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepulveda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sepulveda fails to land.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but McCain holds him up against the cage and eventually Sepulveda drops back down to his feet.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sepulveda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCains head.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Sepulveda avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the head.
A short left from McCain.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda prevents a body shot from McCain.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda throws a head punch that misses.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sepulveda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sepulveda got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sepulveda has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepulveda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepulveda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain 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.
McCain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
McCain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sepulveda is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepulveda defends it easily.#SUB#
Sepulveda got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sepulveda has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McCain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sepulveda trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCain is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCain looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sepulveda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepulveda.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
McCain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Sepulveda takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Sepulveda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCain quickly recovers to half guard.
McCain wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCain regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepulveda defends it easily.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Sepulveda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sepulveda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John McCain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda lands with a nice body kick.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepulveda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
Sepulveda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
McCain misses with a hook. Sepulveda ducked under it nicely.
Sepulveda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCain rather than just go for the knockout.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sepulveda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda stuns McCain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Sepulveda swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCain connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Sepulveda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCain's guard.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCain trying to control the position here.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T2#
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda postures up.
McCain seems keen to control Sepulveda's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sepulveda gets tackled into the cage by McCain. McCain maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sepulveda on the inside. #T3#
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from McCain.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but McCain won't allow it.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda is trying to pull guard but McCain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sepulveda looking for a takedown.
Sepulveda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sepulveda can't get the takedown.
Sepulveda jumps guard but McCain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sepulveda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain blocking some punches. #T4#
Sepulveda fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Sepulveda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCain regains guard.
Sepulveda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alejandro Sepulveda has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCain has his hands on Sepulveda's head, controlling the position.
McCain'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
McCain connects with a jab.
Sepulveda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCain is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda thows a leg kick but McCain checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick as McCain jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McCain.
McCain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
Sepulveda is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1##TD2#
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sepulveda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's McCain going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sepulveda working away.#T2#
Sepulveda trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sepulveda working away.#T3#
McCain is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
McCain is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sepulveda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sepulveda's guard! Nice work there by McCain!
McCain wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving. #SUB#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sepulveda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Sepulveda in his guard.#REVB#
Sepulveda controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sepulveda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCain is trying to keep Sepulveda in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McCain has his foot on Sepulveda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sepulveda works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.

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 John McCain.
I think McCain 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John McCain!

Event: SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cirelli.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Cirelli cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Cirelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirelli tries to score with a low kick but Simon moves his leg out of the way.
Cirelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon blocks a low kick nicely.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cirelli avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cirelli throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cirelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cirelli 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.
Cirelli cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Cirelli.#T1#
Simon tries to move into range but Cirelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirelli tries a low kick but Simon avoids it.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
Simon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli misses the jab.
Cirelli throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli connects with a body shot that sends Simon's belly button to the back.
Simon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Jab by Cirelli.
Cirelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirelli throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Cirelli lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Cirelli throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Cirelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simon.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simon scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirelli.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the pace.
Cirelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon wants to control but Cirelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cirelli controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon keeping hold of Cirelli's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simon drives through with a takedown into Cirelli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simon is pushing down on Cirelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cirelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Simon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Cirelli is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cirelli is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
Cirelli is trying to control but can't.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cirelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cirelli wants to control the action here but instead Simon manages to pass to full mount!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon controlling the pace for now.
Cirelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cirelli is looking to escape.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away. #SUB2#
Simon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cirelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon tries to control but Cirelli wriggling away.
Cirelli wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.#T4#
Simon trying to control but Cirelli is having none of it.
Cirelli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simon wants to take Cirelli's back here but Cirelli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Simon has Cirelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Cirelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirelli has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirelli controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Cirelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Cirelli - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cirelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Simon forces Cirelli back against the cage and clinches.
Cirelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony Cirelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.#T1#
A short right from Cirelli on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Cirelli takes a shot to the head.
Cirelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cirelli to keep the fight standing.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli can't break the clinch.
Cirelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cirelli looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Simon wants to control from the top but Cirelli keeps moving.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cirelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cirelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cirelli wants to control but Simon postures up.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cirelli, who protects the arm well.
Cirelli stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jay Simon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Cirelli lands a jab to the head.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Cirelli tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirelli.
Jab from Cirelli.
Simon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Cirelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries for a takedown but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cirelli stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cirelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Cirelli finds it's way through Simon's defenses. #T1#
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cirelli working a defensive guard here.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #T2#
Cirelli pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cirelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli lands the left hand.
Cirelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli scores with a jab to the head.
Cirelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cirelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirelli lands with a nice body punch.
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirelli lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Cirelli tries to sprawl but Simon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cirelli wants to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cirelli is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jay Simon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller throws a big shot that misses.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waller lands with a cross.
Ness misses with a looping left.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ness.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Ness.
Ness misses with a hook.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Waller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Ness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waller's corner calls for a 1-2. Waller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waller looks to land a right hand but Ness moved out of range.
Waller walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
Ness cracks Waller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Ness misses.
Waller connects with a right hand. Ness shakes it off.#T1#
Ness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness takes one on the button.
Waller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ness lands with a cross.
Ness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Ness is rocked!
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Ness misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Waller throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Ness seems to have recovered his senses.
Ness 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.
Jab by Ness.
Ness throws a poor cross that misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Waller misses.
Ness slips a jab from Waller.
Waller slips under a jab from Ness.
Waller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Ness.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ness ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waller looks to land a combination but Ness avoids it well.
Waller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
Waller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ness 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.
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waller's head backwards.
Ness scores with a nice right hand.
Ness scores with a body shot.
Ness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waller.
Waller throws a hook but Ness blocks it.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
Waller blocks a jab.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ness moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ness's corner calls for a 1-2. Ness obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ness takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Waller ducks down to avoid it.
Ness has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Waller cracks Ness with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ness staying out of range there.
Ness slips under a jab.
Ness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ness scores with a nice right hand.
Ness misses with a body shot
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness.
Ness throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Ness cracks Waller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ness shoots in looking for a takedown. Waller tries to sprawl out of it but Ness keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ness!
Waller throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Waller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Willing Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ness.
A little feinted left hand from Waller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ness lands a body shot.
Ness digs a good hook to Waller's body.
Ness scores with a punch to the head.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ness scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Ness misses.
Ness lands with a hook. Waller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ness throws a sloppy body shot
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ness misses the target.
Waller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ness listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ness slips a straight right by Waller.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ness fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Waller slips under a jab from Ness.
A big left from Ness misses.
Waller misses with a looping right.
Ness scores with a hook to the body. Waller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waller slips a straight right by Ness.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Ness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ness misses with a right hand
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Waller slips under a jab from Ness.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ness moves away from the strike by Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waller lands a jab to Ness's midsection.
Ness takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Waller slips a straight right by Ness.#T1#
Ness slips under a jab.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller avoids the body shot from Ness.
Ness blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waller doesn't seem phased though.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness scores with a jab.
Ness throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waller slips under a jab from Ness.
Ness misses with a shot to the body
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness scores with a body shot.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Ness throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
A jab from Waller misses.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waller at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Ness 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
Ness takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Ness - just one landing.
Ness scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ness lands with a shot to the body.
Waller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Waller misses.
Ness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waller ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
Ness misses with a straight left.
Waller avoids the body shot from Ness.
Waller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Waller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ness misses with a straight left.
Ness connects with a right hand. Waller shakes it off.
Ness lands with a shot to the body.
Ness misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Ness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Waller scores with a jab. Ness acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
A big right from Waller misses.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Waller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ness.
Waller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
A combination from Waller does no damage.
Waller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ness scores with a decent looking hook.
Ness takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Ness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waller at a distance.
Ness misses with a takedown attempt - Waller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Ness swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Willing Ness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waller finds it's way round the side to connect with Ness's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ness punishes Waller's body with a nice straight punch.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ness scores with a jab to the head.
Ness throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Ness throws a sloppy body shot
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Ness throws a poor cross that misses
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ness missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Ness misses with a right hand
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Waller misses.
Waller defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
Waller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ness jabs Waller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller misses the jab.
Waller throws a hook but Ness blocks it.#T1#
Waller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ness.
Ness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ness scores with a three punch combo!
Ness connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waller's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Ness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
Waller ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Waller throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ness appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ness.
Ness jabs at Waller's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ness throws the left hand but Waller avoids the punch easily.
Ness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ness with a poor takedown
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willing Ness is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ness goes for a double leg but Waller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waller continues to drive forward.
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ness.
Decent striking displayed by Waller there.
Waller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ness misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Ness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Ness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ness sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ness misses with a straight left.
Ness lands with a straight right. Waller didn't see that one coming.
Ness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.#T3#
Ness misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Waller misses.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness avoids the body shot from Waller.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Waller slips a straight right by Ness.
A punch combination from Waller misses.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
and Waller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Waller misses its target.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Jack Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ness scores with a body shot.
Waller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ness cracks Waller with an open hand slap.
Ness jabs Waller right on the nose. Waller blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ness misses the jab.#T4#
Waller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ness. Ness circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness throws a jab when Waller was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Waller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ness connects with a jab.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and Waller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness slips under a jab from Waller.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but Ness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ness cracks Waller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Ness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ness bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waller's head.
Waller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness lands a jab to Waller's midsection.
Ness slips a jab from Waller.
Ness has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ness there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willing Ness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ness 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willing Ness!

Event: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Netti is predictable there
and DePalma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Netti misses
and DePalma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DePalma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti slips a straight right by DePalma.
DePalma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Netti throws an off balance right hand
and DePalma counters with a nice body shot.
DePalma checks a leg kick.
Netti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DePalma lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Netti closes the distance and pushes DePalma back into the cage.#T1#
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Netti misses with the head strike.
DePalma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Netti. #CUT#It looks like Louie DePalma has been cut.
DePalma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Netti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on DePalma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DePalma scores with a shot to the side of Netti's head.
DePalma trying to control the position but instead, Netti has worked for underhooks and has pushed DePalma into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DePalma throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma stalling in the clinch but Netti improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
DePalma scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
DePalma breaks from the clinch.
DePalma misses with a hook
and Netti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Netti slips under a jab.
Netti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DePalma manages to avoid it.
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up but DePalma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and DePalma moves out of range easily.
Netti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DePalma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.#T3#
DePalma misses with a shot to the body
and Netti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Netti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Netti checks a leg kick nicely.
Netti misses with the combination.
Netti is looking to clinch but DePalma is avoiding it.
DePalma works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Mario Netti's cut is getting worse.
DePalma scores with a jab to the jaw.
DePalma checks the leg kick.
Netti lands a really nice looking cross but DePalma seems unphased.
DePalma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Netti takes the fight into the clinch.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma dodges an elbow strike from Netti.
Netti blocking some punches.
Netti is leaning against DePalma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
DePalma looking to slow down the pace here.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti jumps guard but DePalma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
DePalma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DePalma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louie DePalma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DePalma throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DePalma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DePalma lands with an uppercut that bounces Netti off the cage and back into range.
DePalma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DePalma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DePalma throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Netti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mario Netti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Netti lands a body shot in the clinch.
DePalma takes an elbow to the temple.
Netti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DePalma's elbow.
Netti lands a body shot.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DePalma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma lands a right hand. #T1#
DePalma just leaning against Netti, taking a breather.
A short right from DePalma on the inside.
DePalma blocking some punches.
DePalma avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
DePalma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DePalma misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma slowing the pace effectively.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Netti on the inside.
Netti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Netti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Netti jumps guard and drags DePalma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Netti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DePalma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Netti has control of DePalma's left arm, preventing DePalma from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Netti looking for a guillotine here but DePalma defends easily.
Netti trying to keep a closed guard but DePalma is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
DePalma is posturing up here but Netti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DePalma tries to roll out but it's too tight and DePalma has to tap! Slick submission there by Netti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Netti!
Mario Netti 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 13
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casey throws a sloppy body shot
and Casey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Casey's knee but Casey avoids it well.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aalto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aalto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Casey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Casey.
Casey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Casey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Aalto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Aalto gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura but Casey is defending well.
Casey is holding Aalto down, trying to stall.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working. #T1#
Casey struggling a bit here.
Aalto tries to move to mount but Casey blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aalto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Casey!
Aalto trying to control but Casey is having none of it.
Aalto is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Aalto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Casey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Aalto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Casey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aalto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Casey is trying to control Aalto's posture but Aalto avoids it. #T3#
Casey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aalto is staying active.
Casey gets back to half guard.
Casey has his hands clasped together around Aalto's back. He's all about the action.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but Casey defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Casey trying to control the position.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Casey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casey manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Casey's guard. #SUB2#
Casey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Casey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aaltos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Aalto looking to score a takedown here. Casey is defending well but Aalto drives through and ends up in Casey's guard.
Aalto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Casey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casey manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Casey's guard.
Aalto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Aalto is really struggling to control Casey but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Casey is controlling Aalto's posture.#SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aalto.
Aalto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Casey lands a glancing blow to the side of Aalto's head.
Casey wants to clinch up but Aalto keeps it at a distance.
Aalto digs a good hook to Casey's body.
Casey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Aalto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aalto looks to land a left hand but Casey moved out of range nicely.
Casey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Casey tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey trying to control but Aalto postures up. #T2#
Casey is concentrating on defense, preventing Aalto from advancing position.
Casey is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casey sees it coming and defends easily.
Aalto wants to free his trapped foot but Casey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Casey trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casey defends it well. #T3#
Casey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aalto trying to advance position but Casey counters by regaining guard.
Aalto trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Aalto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aalto is fighting to break Casey's control of his arms but Casey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aalto trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Casey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casey as he jumps to the side.
Casey throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Aalto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casey at a distance. #CL#
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Casey.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Casey won't allow it.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casey misses with some punches.
Aalto tries to score a body lock takedown but Casey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casey tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Casey back against the cage.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Aalto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Casey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Casey gets underhooks to prevent Aalto's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto lands with a left to the head.
Casey tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Casey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Casey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Casey.
As Casey backs away, Aalto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Casey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aalto rather than just go for the knockout.
Casey fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Casey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Casey lands a right hook to the body.
Casey throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Casey misses with a wild body shot.
Casey swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aalto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Casey swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casey misses with a body shot.
Aalto shoots in but Casey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aalto dives in and grabs Casey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Casey pushes down on Aalto's head and hops out.
Casey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Aalto throws a wild body kick that Casey sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Casey. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yellow Belt Casey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey is looking to clinch but Aalto is avoiding it.
Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aalto's head.
Casey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Casey throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily.
Casey jabs Aalto right on the nose. Aalto blinks but takes it well.
Casey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casey throws a hook but Aalto avoids it easily.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Casey checks it.
Casey throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Casey misses with a wild body shot.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.#CL#
Aalto gets a clinch.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Aalto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Casey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Casey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Aalto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aalto has the hooks in. Casey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Casey trying to control the hands but Aalto won't let him. #SUB#
Aalto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Casey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Casey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Casey controlling the position well.
Aalto wants to pass to mount but Casey is defending the position. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casey defends it well.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but Casey defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aalto trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Michael Aalto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Casey holds on and takes a little breather.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey seems keen to control Aalto's posture.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
Michael Aalto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casey has control of Aalto's left arm, preventing Aalto from doing any damage.

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 Michael Aalto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aalto, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski swings widly with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a thumping low kick.
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieski throws a hook but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sobieski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears The Wandering Spirit was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Sobieski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sobieski tries to move to mount but The Wandering Spirit blocks the move with his legs.
Sobieski advances to mount.
The Wandering Spirit wants to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Sobieski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sobieski prevents The Wandering Spirit from getting the reversal.
Sobieski tries to control but The Wandering Spirit wriggling away.
The Wandering Spirit wants to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Wandering Spirit is looking to escape.
Sobieski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Wandering Spirit gets back to half guard.
The Wandering Spirit is doing well to control the position and prevent Sobieski from advancing to side control.
The Wandering Spirit moves into full guard. #T2#
Sobieski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Wandering Spirit keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but The Wandering Spirit keeps moving.
The Wandering Spirit controlling Sobieski's posture.
Sobieski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Wandering Spirit is trying to control the position but Sobieski postures up.
The Wandering Spirit keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
The Wandering Spirit keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
The Wandering Spirit has Sobieski pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sobieski landing some decent shots from guard.
The Wandering Spirit controls Sobieski momentarily but Sobieski frees himself.
Sobieski trying to control but The Wandering Spirit is working from the bottom.
The Wandering Spirit looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sobieski dives in and scores a takedown into The Wandering Spirit's guard.#SUB2#
Sobieski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The Wandering Spirit managing to control the position.
Sobieski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Wandering Spirit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobieski trying to control but The Wandering Spirit is working from the bottom.
The Wandering Spirit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski is in close to The Wandering Spirit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but The Wandering Spirit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but The Wandering Spirit blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sobieski lands with a slapping head kick.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski throws a sloppy head kick and The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
Sobieski tries to score with a low kick but The Wandering Spirit moves his leg out of the way.
The Wandering Spirit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab from Sobieski.
Sobieski blocks a jab.
The Wandering Spirit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobieski scores with a jab. The Wandering Spirit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sobieski.
Sobieski looks to score with a jab to the body but The Wandering Spirit is just out of range.
It looked like The Wandering Spirit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping right.
Sobieski throws a lazy body kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Sobieski.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
The Wandering Spirit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski goes for a double leg but The Wandering Spirit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Wandering Spirit continues to drive forward.
Sobieski avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
Sobieski shoots in looking for a takedown. The Wandering Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Wandering Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Sobieski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit avoids it really well and circles away.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
Sobieski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobieski misses with an uppercut. The Wandering Spirit saw that one coming.
The Wandering Spirit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut.
Sobieski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Sobieski fakes the leg kick and cracks The Wandering Spirit in the body.
Sobieski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobieski scores with a hook.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski throws a body shot but no joy.
And The Wandering Spirit counters with a quick kick to the body but Sobieski blocks it.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieski looks for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit sprawls well.
A punch combination from Sobieski misses.
Sobieski looks to throw a body kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sobieski dives in and grabs The Wandering Spirit's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Wandering Spirit pushes down on Sobieski's head and hops out.
The Wandering Spirit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sobieski is breathing heavily.
Sobieski jabs The Wandering Spirit right on the nose. The Wandering Spirit blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Sobieski throws a head kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range.
Sobieski lands with a kick to the temple. The Wandering Spirit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from The Wandering Spirit misses.
The Wandering Spirit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieski.
The Wandering Spirit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sobieski misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sobieski throws a jab but it's blocked by The Wandering Spirit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
Sobieski shoots in but no luck this time.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a head kick by Sobieski.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Sobieski's cut.
That's time! The Wandering Spirit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sobieski throws a sloppy head kick and The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Wandering Spirit sprawls well. The Wandering Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieski slips under a jab.
A left lands for Sobieski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Wandering Spirit on the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sobieski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit throws a front kick that sends Sobieski stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Sobieski misses.
The Wandering Spirit throwing a counter right hand but Sobieski manages to avoid it.#TD2#
The Wandering Spirit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sobieski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sobieski passes The Wandering Spirit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Wandering Spirit wants to get back to full guard.
The Wandering Spirit is positioning himself well to prevent Sobieski advancing to mount.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski prevents The Wandering Spirit from improving his position.#T2#
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Wandering Spirit keeps working.
Sobieski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Wandering Spirit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Wandering Spirit.
Sobieski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Wandering Spirit pulls Sobieski in to control the position.
Sobieski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Wandering Spirit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
The Wandering Spirit is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Wandering Spirit, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Wandering Spirit keeps working. #T3#
The Wandering Spirit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wandering Spirit has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Wandering Spirit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Wandering Spirit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobieski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
The Wandering Spirit has his foot on Sobieski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieski works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobieski being controlled here momentarily.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sobieski 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. #SUB#
Sobieski got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Wandering Spirit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobieski has managed to get both his arms back between The Wandering Spirit's legs - danger averted.
The Wandering Spirit keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski is pushing down on The Wandering Spirit's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Wandering Spirit is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobieski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Wandering Spirit wants to improve his position but Sobieski is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Wandering Spirit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sobieski stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Verygood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Boaz defending well as Verygood loads up on a big left hand.
Verygood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Boaz scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz misses with a kick to the body.
Verygood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Boaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Boaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Verygood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Verygood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Verygood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boaz's sensitive parts.
Verygood lands with a good body shot.
Verygood lands a jab.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Verygood looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Verygood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boaz.
Verygood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verygood lands a nice shot to the body.
Boaz looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Boaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Verygood's guard.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Verygood keeps moving.
Boaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boaz forces his way into half guard.
Boaz is keen to just control but Verygood is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Verygood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaz pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Boaz is thwarting Verygood's attempts to control the position.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verygood keeps working.
Verygood wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy.
Verygood wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verygood!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verygood is looking to escape.
Boaz wants to take Verygood's back here but Verygood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Boaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Verygood frees his head quite easily.
Verygood tries to hold on but Boaz postures up.
Verygood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
Boaz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4##SUB#
Boaz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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