Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Asinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Asinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asinen digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Asinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Asinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Asinen.
Asinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asinen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Asinen back against the cage.
Asinen presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asinen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asinen tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Asinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Asinen. #T1#
Asinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Asinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asinen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva avoiding damage as Asinen throws knees to the body.
Asinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asinen.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Asinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asinen lands a nice uppercut.
Asinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva working aggressively here.
Asinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Asinen.
Asinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asinen.
Asinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asinen.
Asinen is working Silva over against the cage.
Asinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Asinen - that landed with a thud.
Asinen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Asinen back against the cage.
Asinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Asinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Asinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asinen lands a body shot.
Asinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Asinen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Asinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Asinen.
Asinen lands an uppercut.
Asinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asinen lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Asinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Asinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Asinen!
Our winner, Asko Asinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Lineker shoots in but no luck this time.
Lineker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baertum works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Jhon Lineker has been cut.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lineker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lineker fails with the takedown
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Lineker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baertum avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baertum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lineker looks for a takedown but Baertum sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baertum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baertum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Baertum both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker dives in and grabs Baertum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baertum pushes down on Lineker's head and hops out.#T1#
Lineker ducks right into an uppercut from Baertum.
Baertum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baertum wants it to stay on the feet.
Baertum throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lineker colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Baertum as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lineker is left battered and dazed whilst Baertum and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koala Baertum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koala Baertum thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFC #15 Grand Slam
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Vershinin throws a front kick that sends Lineker stumbling back into the cage.
Lineker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lineker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vershinin throwing a counter right hand but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Lineker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Vershinin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vershinin cracks Lineker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Jhon Lineker has been cut.#TD2#
Lineker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker tries to move to mount but Vershinin blocks the move with his legs.
Vershinin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vershinin tries to buck Lineker off but Lineker is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Lineker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lineker is trying to ground and pound but Vershinin uses the momentary lack of control by Lineker to regain half guard.
Vershinin is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ground and pound from Lineker.
Lineker working Vershinin over with strikes.
Lineker is pressing down on Vershinin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vershinin is holding on for now.
Lineker trying to control from half guard but Vershinin is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lineker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vershinin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lineker.
Vershinin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vershinin has his hands on Lineker's head, controlling the position.
Lineker working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Lineker wants to control from the top but Vershinin keeps moving.
Lineker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lineker wants to control from the top but Vershinin keeps moving.
Lineker postures up in Vershinin 's guard and throws a big left but Vershinin blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vershinin has Lineker pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lineker tries for a takedown but Vershinin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lineker with a poor takedown
and Vershinin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makar Vershinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Lineker.
Lineker fails with the takedown
and Lineker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vershinin scores with a jab.
Jhon Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Vershinin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lineker.
Vershinin pushes Lineker away with a front kick.
Lineker looks winded!
Vershinin connects with a body shot.
Lineker shoots and misses
and Vershinin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lineker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Vershinin lands a big head kick that sends Lineker tumbling to the mat! Vershinin takes a step backwards and waves Lineker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lineker is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vershinin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Lineker out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makar Vershinin !
An out of breath Makar Vershinin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1#
Raymaker scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Elly Barnard has been cut.
Barnard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raymaker throws a lazy right hand but Barnard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raymaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnard.
Raymaker dodges the punch combination from Barnard.
Barnard 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.
Elly Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnard jabs at Raymaker's body.
Barnard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Raymaker misses the target.
We've been told by Raymaker's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnard misses with a hook.
It looked like Raymaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnard.
Barnard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raymaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raymaker swings for the body but Barnard moves out of range.
Barnard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnard throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Barnard misses
and Raymaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Raymaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Barnard slips under a jab from Raymaker.
Barnard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raymaker tries to move into range but Barnard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnard misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Raymaker misses the target.
Barnard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raymaker back to the cage. Barnard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Raymaker misses the target.
Barnard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnard takes a swing at Raymaker's ribcage but misses.
Raymaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnard throws a jab when Raymaker was well out of range.
Barnard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raymaker checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymaker throws a shot from downtown. Barnard moves away and avoids it.
Barnard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Raymaker counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnard toppling to the canvas! Barnard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raymaker finish him?!#ROC#
Barnard is rocked!
Barnard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raymaker counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Raymaker!
After the fight, Kai Raymaker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan
Date: Sep 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Johns gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #TD#
Johns pulls guard. #SU2#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johns, up you get!
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Johns has been cut.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch. #BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has Johns pushed against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to stall. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva. #CL2#
Silva clinches up with Johns and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Johns jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Johns lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Silva sprawling to the canvas. Johns follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Silva hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to kick Johns off but Johns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Johns working Silva over with strikes. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Johns unloads with some huge strikes here! Silva is out! Johns wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Johns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hilton's guard.
Hilton is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hilton keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Hilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia wants to control the position but Hilton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maia trying to control here.
Hilton wants to stand up but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Hilton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maia.
Maia is looking to control Hilton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?
Hilton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia is doing well to control the position and prevent Hilton from advancing to side control.
Hilton prevents Maia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maia has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hilton is working away from the top position though.
Hilton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maia.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maia trying to control but Hilton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Maia darts in looking for a takedown but Hilton gets double underhooks and turns Maia into the cage.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilton.
Hilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Hilton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
Maia takes one on the button.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Fenton Hilton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hilton defends it nicely.
Hilton scores with a nice strike.
Maia dives in and grabs Hilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hilton pushes down on Maia's head and hops out.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Maia.
Hilton tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hilton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hilton prevents Maia from moving into mount. #T4#
Hilton is trying to buck Maia off.
Hilton is not content to let Maia control the position. #SUB2#
Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hilton is trying to buck Maia off.#SUB2#
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton prevents Maia from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hilton tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Maia fails to land the takedown.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hilton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Maia.
Hilton tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Hilton.
Nice takedown defense from Hilton. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Maia dives in for a single leg takedown but Hilton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilton.
Hilton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hilton defends it well.
Hilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Hilton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hilton defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheers as Hilton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Maia fails to land the takedown.
Maia moves out of range as Hilton strikes.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Hilton sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia. #TD2#
Maia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet.
Maia trying to control the action but Hilton is working from the bottom.
Hilton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hilton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2##SUB2#
Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hilton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hilton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by Hilton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Hilton stands up.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Hilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilton misses the jab.#T3##CL#
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Hilton. Hilton maintains the clinch.
Hilton throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia is trying to pull guard but Hilton has him pressed against the cage.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hilton.
Maia is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hilton throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Maia takes an elbow to the temple.
Hilton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Hilton.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia blocks an elbow strike.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hilton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Hilton misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Hilton.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hilton walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fenton Hilton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hilton tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hilton throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Maia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilton.
A jab from Hilton does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Hilton.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hilton but Hilton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Maia.
Hilton throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range. #TD2#
Maia dives in and scores a takedown into Hilton's guard.
Hilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hilton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hilton is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilton defends well.
Hilton is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
Maia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hilton wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilton defends well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Maia is looking for a triangle here but Hilton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maia is trying to work for a sweep but Hilton has mounted him!
Maia regains half guard.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Hilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maia wants to improve his position but Hilton is controlling well. #T3#
Maia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hilton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hilton is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Fenton Hilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hilton tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Maia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him. #T4#
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maia trying to control the position but Hilton is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carlos Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenton Hilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Hilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hilton, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ABW 156 Gonza - Bhullar
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1#
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trumpsfeld misses with a hook #KD#
and Silva counters with a crisp one two that drops Trumpsfeld! Silva thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Trumpsfeld to his feet! Trumpsfeld is in big trouble!#ROC#
Trumpsfeld is rocked!
Silva slips a straight right by Trumpsfeld.
Trumpsfeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trumpsfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Trumpsfeld toppling to the canvas! Trumpsfeld scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpsfeld throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trumpsfeld pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Trumpsfeld follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Trumpsfeld seems to have recovered his senses.
Trumpsfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
Trumpsfeld throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trumpsfeld throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Trumpsfeld misses with a double jab #KD#
and Silva counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trumpsfeld! Silva lets Trumpsfeld back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A lazy left from Trumpsfeld finds it's target.#T1#
Trumpsfeld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva scores with a counter punch that sends Trumpsfeld to the canvas! Silva smells blood - he's punishing Trumpsfeld with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Trumpsfeld has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Silva!

Event: ABW 145 Verygood - Penn
Date: Jul 17, 2018

#R1#
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva 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.
Joestar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joestar 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.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joestar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Joestar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva avoids the head kick by Joestar. #T1#
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jozen Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
A low kick from Joestar is predictable there
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Joestar stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joestar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Joestar backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Joestar manages to avoid it all.
Joestar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Okrip's Training Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Joestar.
Silva clobbers Joestar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joestar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
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!
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joestar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva prevents a body shot from Joestar.
Joestar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
A short body shot lands from Joestar as the two fighters clinch.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Joestar scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A short right from Joestar on the inside.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Joestar has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Joestar as the two fighters clinch.
Joestar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Joestar is working Silva over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joestar.
Silva looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Joestar breaks the clinch. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joestar.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joestar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Joestar.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joestar takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Joestar throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Joestar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joestar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Joestar connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Joestar lands.
Joestar throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Joestar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to clinch.
Joestar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Joestar throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozen Joestar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Joestar connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Joestar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joestar finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Joestar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks a head kick by Joestar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Joestar throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A jab from Joestar does it's job there.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joestar motions for Silva to come forward. Joestar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Joestar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joestar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Joestar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Joestar is controlling the position.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joestar lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Joestar lands with a left to the head.
Jozen Joestar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!#BC#
Joestar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joestar swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Silva has Joestar up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joestar.
Joestar lands with a left to the head.
Joestar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joestar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joestar is keeping busy.
Joestar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.#BC#
Joestar breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Joestar.#T3#
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Felipe Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joestar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joestar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Jozen Joestar is winning the standup battle so far.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joestar thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Joestar misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Silva wants to clinch.
Joestar throws a nice head kick!
Good exchange - Joestar coming out on top.
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!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joestar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozen Joestar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joestar.
Joestar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joestar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Joestar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick from Joestar lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Joestar throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joestar swings for the body but Silva moves out of range. #T1#
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joestar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joestar throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Joestar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Joestar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joestar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joestar.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Joestar keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Joestar rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva working aggressively here. #BC#
Joestar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Joestar.
Joestar lands a lovely overhand right.
Joestar lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Joestar misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Joestar looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Joestar lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva closes the distance but Joestar moves to the side
and Joestar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Joestar lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Joestar tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Joestar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Felipe Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozen Joestar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Joestar throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joestar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva slips under a jab from Joestar.
Joestar fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joestar thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joestar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozen Joestar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joestar 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: EFA 71 Samuals vs Greene
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Csiki. Those never looked like landing.
Csiki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Csiki gets a double leg takedown into Maia's guard.
Csiki postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it. #SUB#
Csiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Csiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Maia is looking for a triangle but Csiki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Csiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Maia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Csiki has picked Maia up and slammed him! Maia can't keep hold of the triangle and Csiki manages to pass to side control!
Maia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Csiki's best efforts.
Csiki is trying to control the action in half guard but Maia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Csiki slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.
Csiki wants to pass the guard but Maia is defending well.
Csiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Csiki works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Csiki prevents Maia from getting the reversal.#T2#
Csiki looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia is not content to let Csiki control the position.
Csiki slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.#SUB#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Csiki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Istvan Csiki!

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Felipe Silva. Cyborg Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felipe Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cyborg Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cyborg Silva misses with a body shot
and Felipe Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg Silva swings for the body but Felipe Silva moves out of range.
Felipe Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Felipe Silva connects with a body shot that sends Cyborg Silva's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Felipe Silva is just out of range.
Felipe Silva throws out a counter right but Cyborg Silva avoids it with no problem.
Felipe Silva throws the left hand but Cyborg Silva avoids the punch easily.
Felipe Silva misses with a straight right. #T1#
Cyborg Silva throws a hook to the side of Felipe Silva's head but Felipe Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cyborg Silva misses with a straight left.
Cyborg Silva misses with a left hand
and Felipe Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyborg Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felipe Silva.
Cyborg Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felipe Silva throws out the jab.
Cyborg Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyborg Silva misses with an uppercut.
Felipe Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cyborg Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Felipe Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Cyborg Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Felipe Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Felipe Silva misses with a hook
and Cyborg Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyborg Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Felipe Silva works Cyborg Silva's body with a nice hook.
Felipe Silva scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Cyborg Silva.
Cyborg Silva misses with a hook
and Felipe Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyborg Silva swings for the body but Felipe Silva moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg Silva. Felipe Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Felipe Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cyborg Silva under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Cyborg Silva.
Cyborg Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Felipe Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cyborg Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe Silva.
Cyborg Silva misses with a combination
and Cyborg Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyborg Silva misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Felipe Silva! But no joy.#T4##KD#
Cyborg Silva lands a big head kick that sends Felipe Silva tumbling to the mat! Cyborg Silva takes a step backwards and waves Felipe Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Felipe Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Felipe Silva 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!
Felipe Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Cyborg Silva's shoulder, as Cyborg Silva tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Cyborg Silva cracks Felipe Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cyborg Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Felipe Silva to stand back up!
Felipe Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Cyborg Silva finish him?
Felipe Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Felipe Silva misses.
Felipe Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Felipe Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Cyborg Silva seems to be stalking Felipe Silva here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Felipe Silva drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyborg Silva!
Cyborg Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018

#R1#
Nurmagodingdong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deep connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagodingdong scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deep lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deep.
Deep throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagodingdong.
The fighters circling - Nurmagodingdong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagodingdong.
Jab from Nurmagodingdong.
Deep moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Nurmagodingdong.
Deep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagodingdong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deep scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deep slips a straight right by Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong slips a jab from Deep.
Deep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagodingdong.
Deep punishes Nurmagodingdong's body with a nice straight punch.
Deep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagodingdong throws a poor cross that misses
and Deep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagodingdong 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.
Nurmagodingdong dodges the punch combination from Deep.
Deep takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Deep is rocked!#T1#
Deep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deep throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Nurmagodingdong lands a big shot that drops Deep! Can he finish him?
Deep is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagodingdong finish him?
Nurmagodingdong loads up on a big left hand. Deep felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagodingdong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Deep can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagodingdong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!

Event: RS 173 Overkill
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Lineker swats away the attempt to clinch by Dhelan.#TD2#
Lineker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dhelan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lineker is in Dhelan's guard.
Lineker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lineker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lineker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lineker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dhelan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lineker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dhelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lineker is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lineker cracks Dhelan with a solid left hand.#T1#
Lineker stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Lineker is in close to Dhelan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lineker distracts Dhelan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lineker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but Lineker defending well.
Lineker trying to control but Dhelan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Lineker won't allow it.
Dhelan works his way into full mount!
Lineker is trying to escape the mount but Dhelan keeps good control and instead manages to take Lineker's back. #T2#
Lineker wants to escape the position.
Lineker is still trying to improve position.
Dhelan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan trying to control.#SUB#
Dhelan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lineker is in real trouble here. Dhelan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lineker is tapping out! Dhelan wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhan Dhelan!
A less than humble Zhan Dhelan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2213 p4p, 108 weight class) and Carlos Maia (ranked 21925 p4p, 381 weight class). Crespo comes to the ring accompanied by Toxic Waltz. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

185 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs

177 cm
24 yrs
143 lbs

Crespo

Maia

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Maia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo prevents a takedown attempt there.

Crespo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Crespo to the mat. Crespo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (0) vs (2) Maia
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crespo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crespo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crespo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crespo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crespo!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crespo (4) vs (2) Maia
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to bench press Crespo off him but Crespo keeps the position.
Maia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maia won't allow Crespo to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.

Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.

Crespo seems to be looking for submissions.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
Crespo wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.

Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.

Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maia defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crespo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Maia is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Crespo!
Aldo Crespo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Honda.
Barnard with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Barnard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barnard misses.
Nice uppercut there from Barnard.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Barnard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnard thuds his right hand into Honda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Honda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnard.#TD#
Honda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Barnard defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnard defending against the ground and pound.
Honda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honda lands some shots froms side control.
Barnard is being controlled here. #T1#
Honda throws an elbow but Barnard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Honda throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnard's head but Barnard avoids it well.
Barnard wants to get back to his feet.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Honda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnard told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Honda misses with the ground and pound.
Barnard parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnard to escape.
The ground and pound from Honda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Honda scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Elly Barnard has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnard defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Barnard dodges the ground and pound from Honda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda prevents Barnard from escaping the position.
Honda throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnard's head but Barnard avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Honda.
Barnard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Honda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honda throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda scoring with punches and elbows.
Honda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Honda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnard is avoiding damage well.
Barnard taking a bit of punishment here - Honda scoring with strikes.
Honda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Honda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
An elbow from Honda crashes against the mat.
Barnard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Honda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barnard is not content to let Honda control the position.
Barnard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Honda tries a head kick but it misses. #CUT#
That has opened up Elly Barnard's cut even more.
Honda with a nice cross.#CUT#
The cut above Elly Barnard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Barnard as Honda shoots in.
Barnard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Honda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Honda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnard off the cage and back into range.
Barnard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honda on the side of the head.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnard lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Honda misses. #TD#
Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Honda showed some decent athleticism there.
Honda lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnard quite badly. Barnard pulls Honda in close trying to recover. Honda postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnard on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnard doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RS 169 No Pain No Gain
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Lineker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sayed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lineker is defended easily by Sayed.
Nice shot lands for Sayed.
Sayed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sayed wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lineker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lineker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sayed is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Sayed has one foot on Lineker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sayed scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lineker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sayed.
Sayed throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sayed stuffs the takedown attempt from Lineker. Lineker gets slowly back to his feet.
Sayed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sayed.#T1#
Sayed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Lineker with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Sayed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lineker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lineker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayed avoids it really well and circles away.
Lineker shoots in for a double leg but Sayed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lineker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sayed circles away.
Lineker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayed avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Sayed does no damage.
A head kick from Sayed lands but Lineker takes it in his stride.
Sayed connects with a leg kick. Lineker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lineker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lineker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jhon Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayed tries to avoid it but Lineker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayed to the ground. Sayed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Sayed throws a series of strikes that have Lineker backpedaling.
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!
Sayed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lineker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sayed.
Lineker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lineker fails to land the takedown.
Sayed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sayed throws a sloppy head kick and Lineker moves out of range easily.
Sayed lands a head kick. Lineker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sayed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lineker.
Lineker has a takedown stuffed.
Sayed scores with a sloppy right hand. Lineker should have avoided that one.
Irshaad Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lineker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lineker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sayed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lineker somewhat.#T3#
Lineker fails to land the takedown.
Sayed fails to land with a series of punches.
Lineker has his takedown stuffed
and Sayed counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker blocks a head kick by Sayed.
Sayed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Sayed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lineker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lineker works over Sayed with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Sayed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sayed, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayed connects with a leg kick. Lineker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Sayed. #TD#
Lineker gets a takedown into half guard.
Lineker trying to mount his opponent but Sayed defends it. #T4#
Lineker wants to control but Sayed is keeping him busy.
Lineker prevents Sayed from standing back up.
Lineker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lineker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lineker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sayed defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sayed pushes Lineker off looking to stand but Lineker dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lineker working the head and body with strikes.
Lineker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irshaad Sayed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sayed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sayed lands with a shot to the body.
Lineker goes for a double leg but Sayed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sayed continues to drive forward.
Sayed swinging wildly here.
Sayed lands a really nice looking cross but Lineker seems unphased.
Sayed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sayed has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Sayed.
Lineker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sayed counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayed tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayed looks to land a combination but Lineker avoids it well.
Lineker tried to counter with a leg kick but Sayed avoided it.#TD#
Lineker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sayed is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sayed takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Lineker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sayed is pushing Lineker's head away, looking to escape. Lineker manages to hold on to the position though.
Lineker cracks Sayed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lineker working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lineker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lineker cracks Sayed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jhon Lineker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lineker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sayed some visible discomfort.
Sayed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lineker is controlling him well.#ES2#
Sayed throws Lineker to one side and escapes!
Sayed delivers a nice body kick.#T2##TD#
Lineker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lineker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lineker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lineker working some strikes from top position.
Sayed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lineker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lineker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Sayed pushes Lineker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sayed thuds his right hand into Lineker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayed leaves Lineker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lineker feinted with a counter takedown.
Sayed works the jab nicely.
Sayed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sayed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lineker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sayed as he jumps to the side.
Sayed misses with a straight right.
Sayed cracks Lineker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
No luck for Lineker with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sayed.
Sayed throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Lineker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sayed is trying to buck Lineker off.
Sayed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lineker connects with a decent elbow.
Lineker working the body and head with strikes.
Lineker cracks Sayed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lineker cracks Sayed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lineker working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Lineker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lineker lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Lineker lands a nice forearm strike.
Sayed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sayed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lineker is controlling him well.
Sayed is not content to let Lineker control the position.
Sayed is trying to buck Lineker off.
Lineker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sayed wants to get back to his feet but Lineker is dominant here and he's now got Sayed's back!
Lineker lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayed grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC#
Sayed is rocked!
Sayed wants to get back to his feet.
Sayed is still in real trouble! Can Lineker finish him?
Lineker lands a shot to the head.
Lineker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irshaad Sayed 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#
Lineker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sayed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lineker somewhat.#TD#
Lineker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sayed's half guard.
Sayed seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Lineker.
Lineker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sayed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lineker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sayed is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Lineker.
Sayed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lineker.
Lineker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayed has hold of Lineker's hands but Lineker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sayed is trying to stand.
Lineker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nice strikes from Lineker there.
Sayed pushes Lineker off looking to stand but Lineker dives back in and keeps control.
Lineker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sayed pushes Lineker off looking to stand but Lineker dives back in and keeps control.
Lineker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sayed wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Sayed has one foot on Lineker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sayed lands with a kick to the temple. Lineker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lineker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Sayed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lineker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Sayed pushes Lineker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Sayed. No joy for Lineker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lineker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Lineker gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Sayed throws Lineker to one side and escapes!
Lineker fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sayed connects with a crisp jab.
Lineker shoots for a takedown but Sayed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Sayed.
Sayed jabs Lineker right on the nose. Lineker blinks but takes it well.
Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Lineker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lineker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sayed manages to circle out of the way.
Sayed lunges at Lineker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lineker's hand.
Lineker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sayed as he jumps to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sayed.#T3#
Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lineker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayed slaps away a takedown attempt from Lineker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sayed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lineker's hands.
Lineker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sayed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayed enables Lineker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sayed is looking to stand up but Lineker isn't so interested in that idea.
Lineker landing with the ground and pound.
Sayed wants to stand but Lineker is controlling the position.
Lineker cracks Sayed with a solid left hand.
Lineker is in close to Sayed's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sayed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lineker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sayed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lineker with a nice head shot there.
Sayed wants to stand and escape but Lineker is having none of it.
Lineker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lineker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irshaad Sayed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sayed has momentary wrist control but Lineker slips an elbow through the middle.
Lineker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayed is looking to stand up but Lineker isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irshaad Sayed!

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Barnard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnard scores with a jab.
Beefcake throws a body kick that misses.
Beefcake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beefcake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beefcake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beefcake slips a jab from Barnard.
Barnard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beefcake.
Sloppy strikes from Barnard. Those never looked like landing.
Barnard slips under a jab from Beefcake.
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!
Barnard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beefcake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnard lands with a hook. Beefcake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beefcake throws a wild body kick that Barnard sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Beefcake tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnard lands a glancing blow to the side of Beefcake's head.
Beefcake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beefcake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beefcake looks to land a body kick but Barnard moved away.
Nice jab there from Barnard.
Barnard lands with an uppercut that bounces Beefcake off the cage and back into range.
Barnard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beefcake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barnard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beefcake circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut there from Barnard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beefcake drops his hands momentarily and Barnard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Barnard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beefcake misses with a looping right.
Barnard misses with the combination.
Beefcake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elly Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnard looks winded!#TD#
Barnard gets caught flat footed, as Beefcake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beefcake postures up in Barnard's guard and throws a big left but Barnard blocks it. #T2#
Beefcake cracks Barnard with a solid left hand.
Beefcake scoring with some ground and pound.
Beefcake landing with the ground and pound.
Beefcake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beefcake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefcake landing with the ground and pound.
Barnard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beefcake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beefcake landing some decent shots from guard.
Beefcake wants to control from the top but Barnard keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beefcake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Beefcake throwing strikes from guard but Barnard blocks nicely.
Barnard keeping moving, preventing Beefcake from controlling successfully.
Beefcake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beefcake throwing strikes from guard but Barnard blocks nicely.
Barnard being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beefcake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Beefcake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefcake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnard keeping full guard, as Beefcake tries to pass.
Barnard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefcake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beefcake is controlling him.
Beefcake trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beefcake lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elly Barnard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Beefcake catches Barnard napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Barnard to the canvas! #ROC#
Barnard is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Elly Barnard has been cut.
Beefcake postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barnard covers up, he's hurt! Beefcake keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Beefcake and the ref steps in to end the fight! Beefcake can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Beefcake!
Brutus Beefcake 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 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Pocc with that takedown attempt.
Deep lands a head shot.
Deep throws a body punch but Pocc moves out of range.
Deep lands a slapping body shot.
Deep misses with a double jab.
Pocc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deep swivels and escapes.
Deep misses with a wild combination.
Deep connects with a crisp jab.
Deep works the jab nicely.
Pocc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deep tries to avoid it but Pocc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deep to the ground. Deep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enzo Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Deep misses with a two punch combination.
Deep 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.#TD2#
Pocc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deep's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Deep uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Deep avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Deep continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Pocc closes the distance and clinches.
Pocc is working for takedown but Deep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pocc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Pocc goes for a takedown attempt but Deep pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Deep.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pocc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deep swivels and escapes.
Deep appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pocc.
Deep swinging wildly here.
Pocc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deep.
Pocc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deep throws a series of punches but Pocc moves out of range.
Deep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pocc dives in and grabs Deep's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deep pushes down on Pocc's head and hops out.#T2#
Deep fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Deep does no damage.
Pocc misses with a takedown
and Deep counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deep lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deep fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Deep misses.
Pocc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deep sprawls well. Deep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet.
Deep scores with a nice strike.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deep as he avoids it easily.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Deep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deep throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Pocc gets a double leg takedown into Deep's guard.#T3#
Deep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deep wants to stand and escape but Pocc is having none of it.
Deep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pocc on the ground.
Deep looking for a sweep. Not yet Deep, not yet.
Deep trying to control the position.
Pocc working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Pocc drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pocc as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Deep screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pocc! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tusing Pocc!
A victorious Tusing Pocc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFC30 - Brasi vs Bang
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Volen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volen throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volen, as that shot connected.
A big right from Volen misses.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volen doesn't seem bothered though.
Volen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Volen scores with a punch to the head.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Volen throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva cracks Volen with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Miscal Volen has been cut.
Volen swinging wildly here.
Volen moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Volen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Silva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Volen sprawling to the canvas! Volen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silva finish him?! #ROC2#
Volen is rocked!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Volen.
Oh Volen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Silva wobbles Volen with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Silva dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Volen to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Silva!

Event: RS 166 Annihilation
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Barnard shows good takedown defense.
McDonald takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Barnard.
Barnard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnard scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnard lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnard scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnard lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnard is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Barnard circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Barnard gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Barnard cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDonald to stand back up!
Barnard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Barnard tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Barnard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Barnard lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McDonald falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barnard dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elly Barnard!

Event: DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lancier is defended easily by Lineker.
Lineker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lineker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Lineker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lancier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lineker.
Lineker thows a huge punch but Lancier dodges it nicely.
Lineker throwing shots but Lancier is blocking nicely.
Lineker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lineker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lineker is looking to stall here but Lancier recovers full guard.
Lancier wants to get back to his feet but Lineker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Lineker throws a big right hand that misses.
Lineker stops Lancier from standing up.
Lineker throws a big elbow that misses.
Lineker won't allow Lancier to get back to his feet.
Lineker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lineker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lineker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancier's head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lineker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lineker throwing strikes from guard but Lancier blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lineker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lineker working some strikes from top position.
Lancier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lineker is controlling him.
Lancier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lineker landing with the ground and pound.
Lineker stands up over Lancier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Lancier has momentary wrist control but Lineker slips an elbow through the middle.
Lancier wants to get back to his feet but Lineker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lineker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lineker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lineker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lineker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lineker throws an elbow that misses. Lancier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lineker's guard. Nice move by Lancier!#REVB#
Lancier won't allow Lineker to sweep him here.
Lancier connects with a couple of short punches.
Lineker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lineker tries to get out of the position.
Lancier postures up.
Lancier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lineker looking for a sweep. Not yet Lineker, not yet.
Lineker trying to keep a closed guard but Lancier is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Lancier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lineker is keeping the position for now.
Lineker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Lineker keeps moving.
Lineker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lancier is looking to stand up but Lineker won't let him. #SU2#
Lancier gets to his feet - Lineker follows without any prompting.
Lancier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lancier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lineker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancier swivels and escapes.
Lancier lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lancier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lancier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lineker controls the pace.
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 Jhon Lineker 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancier.
Lancier fakes the leg kick and cracks Lineker in the body.
Lineker tries to move into range but Lancier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Lancier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lineker shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Lineker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lineker is defended easily by Lancier.
Lancier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lineker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lineker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancier to the mat! Lancier manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker is working Lancier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lineker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lineker throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Lancier wants to stand but Lineker is controlling the position.
Lineker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lineker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lineker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lineker throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancier is looking to stand up but Lineker isn't so interested in that idea.
Lineker lands a couple of elbows.
Lineker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier wants to stand up but Lineker is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lancier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lineker.
Lancier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancier digs a good hook to Lineker's body.
Lineker has a takedown stuffed.
Lineker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lineker.
Lancier bucks up and tries to throw Lineker off but instead Lineker has got his back!
Lancier avoids the strikes from Lineker. #T3#
Lineker struggling to land strikes to the head as Lancier covers up.
Lineker lands strikes to the head.
Lineker throwing sloppy strikes.
Lancier has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lineker.
Lineker lands strikes to the head.
Lineker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lineker throwing sloppy strikes.
Lineker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lancier up.
Lancier wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Lineker landing punches.
Lineker connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Lineker is landing with some decent strikes but Lancier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lineker throwing strikes here but Lancier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lineker lands a couple of good shots and Lancier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lineker.
Lancier avoids the strikes from Lineker.
Lancier avoids the strikes from Lineker.
Lineker struggling to land strikes to the head as Lancier covers up.
Lineker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lancier hold on?!
Lineker struggling to land strikes to the head as Lancier covers up.
Lancier covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhon Lineker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lineker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancier defends it nicely.
Lancier slaps away a takedown attempt from Lineker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lancier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lineker in his tracks.
Lineker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancier swivels and escapes.
Lineker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancier can do to turn this around?#TD#
Lineker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Lancier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lineker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lancier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lineker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Lancier as Lineker shoots in.
Lancier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##TD#
Lineker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lancier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jhon Lineker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Lineker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lineker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lancier works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lancier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lineker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancier's head.
Lancier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lineker.
Lineker is trying to control. Lancier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lineker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lineker.
Lineker working the head and body with strikes.
Lineker wants to take a breather but Lancier is having none of it. #T2#
Lineker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lineker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lineker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lineker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lineker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lineker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lineker misses with a head shot. Lancier uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Lancier keeping moving, preventing Lineker from controlling successfully.
Lineker prevents Lancier from getting back to his feet.
Lineker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lineker lands a couple of elbows.
Lineker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Lancier pushes Lineker off and gets back to his feet.
Lancier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linekers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Lineker looks for a takedown but Lancier sprawls well.
Lineker stuffs the takedown attempt from Lancier. Lancier gets slowly back to his feet.
Lineker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancier sprawls well. Lancier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lineker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tristan Lancier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lineker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancier defends well and Lineker ends up having to push Lancier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lancier, right into the meat. #TD#
Lineker shoots in and bounces Lancier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lancier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancier throws a combination. Lineker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Jhon Lineker has been cut.
Lancier lands with a right hand.
Jhon Lineker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lineker shoots in but Lancier avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Lancier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lineker 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhon Lineker!

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Deep keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deep misses with a few strikes there.
Deep stalks Machin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machin's face. Machin staggers backwards, shaken.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deep misses with a double jab.
Deep lands a glancing blow to the side of Machin's head.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deep as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deep lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deep.
Machin tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Deep.
Machin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deep sprawls and moves away.
Machin tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deep wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deep. #ROC2#
Machin is rocked!#T1#
Deep grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Machin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Deep cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Deep!

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