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Event: PSE 33     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
C K avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost misses with a body punch
and C K counters with a right hand to the body.
C K lands with a right hand.
Frost throws out a loose jab but C K uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
C K tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that C K has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from C K.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frost manages to circle out of the way.
C K uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
C K loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost missing with a left hand there. C K was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
C K wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
C K avoids the body shot from Frost. #T1#
C K throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
C K jabs at Frost's body.
Frost swings for the body but C K moves out of range.
C K on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by C K.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
C K scores with a jab.
C K lands with a shot to the body.
C K takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
C K blocks a jab.
C K throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
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!
C K swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws out a powerful jab.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and C K counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
It looked like C K was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost slips a straight right by C K.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from C K misses its target.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
C K throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
C K moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by C K.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. C K shrugs it off though.
Frost throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
C K lands with a cross.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Frost is rocked!#KD#
C K sends Frost crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! C K is motioning to the referee to let Frost up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can C K finish him?#T3#
C K cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.#CL#
C K closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
C K lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
C K lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
C K throws a big uppercut that drops Frost! More strikes from C K and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frost lies dazed against the cage as C K celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis C K!
Louis C K bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 13     
Date:   Mar 31, 2019
#R1#
Wildhauser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damiani is fending him off so far but Wildhauser persists. Nope, Damiani circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Damiani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Damiani misses with the combination.
Damiani throws a lazy right hand but Wildhauser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damiani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wildhauser shoots and misses
and Damiani counters with a stiff right hand.
Wildhauser ducks under a wild hook from Damiani.
Damiani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Damiani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wildhauser looks for a takedown but Damiani sprawls well.
Damiani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wildhauser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damiani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wildhauser shoots in looking for a takedown but Damiani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wildhauser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wildhauser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wildhauser shoots for a double leg takedown but Damiani sprawls well. He's pushed Wildhauser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damiani lands a jab to the head.
Frank Wildhauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Damiani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Damiani! But no joy.
Damiani tests Wildhauser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildhauser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wildhauser misses the body punch
and Damiani comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Wildhauser stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Damiani is on him like rabid pit bull! Wildhauser slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massimo Damiani!
A very excited looking Massimo Damiani rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GC 285     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabneel.
Jabneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stuckey.
Jabneel lands a leg kick that knocks Stuckey off balance momentarily.
Stuckey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stuckey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jabneel can't find room to land a body shot as Stuckey controls the action.
Jabneel lands with a left to the head.
Stuckey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jabneel lands a left hand.
Jabneel misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey tries a body shot but Jabneel blocks it.
Jabneel jumps guard but Stuckey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stuckey stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Jabneel misses with some punches.
Jabneel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stuckey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabneel.
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Jabneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stuckeys head.
Jabneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stuckey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jabneel on the inside.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Jabneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Stuckey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stuckey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jabneel 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.
Jabneel takes one to the side of the head.
Stuckey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabneel.#CL2#
Stuckey tries to keep at a distance but Jabneel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuckey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Stuckey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jabneel regains guard immediately.
Stuckey wants to control from the top but Jabneel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabneel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stuckey wants to control from the top but Jabneel keeps moving.
Jabneel pulls Stuckey in to control the position.
Jabneel wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuckey tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabneel is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabneel holds on and takes a little breather.
Stuckey throws an elbow that misses. Jabneel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stuckey's guard. Nice move by Jabneel!#REVB##T3#
Jabneel distracts Stuckey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stuckey is trying to control the position but Jabneel postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jabneel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jabneel scoring with some ground and pound.
Jabneel with a nice head shot there.
Stuckey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jabneel throws an elbow that misses. Stuckey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jabneel's guard. Nice move by Stuckey!#REVR#
Stuckey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabneel pulls Stuckey in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stuckey stopping the sweep attempt from Jabneel.
Jabneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stuckey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jabneel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stuckey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabneel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stuckey looking to control.
Jabneel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jabneel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Ray Stuckey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stuckey ducks right into an uppercut from Jabneel.
Jabneel avoids the head kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey moves in looking to clinch but Jabneel pushes him off.
Jabneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jabneel tries to land a front kick but Stuckey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stuckey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabneel throws out the jab.
Stuckey tries to clinch but Jabneel is having none of it.
Stuckey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jabneel.
Stuckey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Jabneel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stuckey is trying to defend but Jabneel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stuckey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stuckey.
Jabneel trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuckey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jabneel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Jabneel stopping the sweep attempt from Stuckey.
Jabneel trying to control but Stuckey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stuckey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabneel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jabneel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Stuckey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabneel is aware though and is defending well.
Jabneel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stuckey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stuckey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Stuckey throwing shots but Jabneel is blocking nicely.
Jabneel tries to get to full guard but Stuckey has control of the leg.
Stuckey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jabneel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jabneel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stuckey stopping the sweep attempt from Jabneel.
Jabneel pulls Stuckey in close to his closed guard and prevents Stuckey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jabneel looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabneel, not yet. #T3#
Stuckey is pushing down on Jabneel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabneel is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuckey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jabneel is controlling Stuckey's trapped leg to prevent Stuckey from advancing to side control.
Stuckey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jabneel wants to control but Stuckey is keeping busy.
Ray Stuckey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stuckey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stuckey is nestled in close to Jabneel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stuckey working Jabneel over with strikes.
Jabneel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Jabneel is working away.
Jabneel wants to control but Stuckey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Jabneel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stuckey.
Stuckey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jabneel tries to get to full guard but Stuckey has control of the leg.
Jabneel wants to control but Stuckey passes into side.
Jabneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Stuckey lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuckey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jabneel tries to improve position but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stuckey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jabneel doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuckey circles away.
Jabneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jabneel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jabneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Stuckey off the cage and back into range.
Jabneel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stuckey scores with a body shot.
Stuckey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuckey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabneel throws out a loose jab but Stuckey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Jabneel avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Stuckey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Jabneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stuckey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabneel.
Stuckey lands with a shot to the body.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabneel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Jabneel misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stuckey clobbers Jabneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jabneel scores with a body shot.
Jabneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stuckey.
Ray Stuckey is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Stuckey clinches up with Jabneel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jabneel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray Stuckey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jucal Jabneel.#BC#
Stuckey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stuckey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jabneel. Jabneel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stuckey throws a leg kick but Jabneel moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuckey. Jabneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jabneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stuckey avoids the body shot from Jabneel.
As Jabneel tries to get set, Stuckey tries to push him back and clinch up but Jabneel manages to avoid the attempt.
Jabneel throws a jab when Stuckey was well out of range.
Jabneel shoots for a double leg takedown but Stuckey sprawls well. He's pushed Jabneel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabneel blocks a head kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a shot to the body.
Jucal Jabneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey feints a jab promting Jabneel to slip. Stuckey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jabneel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stuckey takes a swing at Jabneel's ribcage but misses.
Stuckey misses with a body shot
and Jabneel counters with a solid body kick.
Jabneel is looking to clinch but Stuckey is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stuckey.
Stuckey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stuckey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuckey.
Stuckey moves out of range as Jabneel throws a body kick.
Stuckey connects with a crisp jab.
Stuckey scores with the left hand. Jabneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Stuckey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jabneel looks to land a right hand but Stuckey moved out of range.
A cross from Stuckey lands.
Jabneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Stuckey cracks Jabneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stuckey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabneel's sensitive parts.
Jabneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Stuckey clinches up with Jabneel and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stuckey.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey lands a nice shot to the body.
Stuckey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards. #BC#
Stuckey manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Stuckey.
Jabneel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuckey.
Jabneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jabneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Jabneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stuckey.#ROC#
Jabneel is rocked!
Stuckey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Stuckey cracks Jabneel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jabneel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Stuckey finish him?
Jabneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Stuckey finish him?
Stuckey jabs Jabneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ray Stuckey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuckey. That's going to slow Jabneel down.
Jabneel seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Stuckey.
Jabneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stuckey digs a good hook to Jabneel's body.
Stuckey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabneel can do to turn this around?#CL#
Stuckey clinches with his opponent.
Stuckey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabneel or not.
Stuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jabneels head.
Stuckey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stuckey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stuckey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jabneel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stuckey stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Stuckey.
Jabneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuckey's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Stuckey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stuckey 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Stuckey!

Ray Stuckey got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: RFLFN-20     
Date:   Mar 27, 2019
#R1#
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Rawse jumps back.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
and Rawse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rawse.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmidt circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse unleashes a big counter combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmidt defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Schmidt.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a jab to the body
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Rawse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Schmidt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Schmidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schmidt sprawling to the canvas! Schmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?! #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Rawse lands a big uppercut and Schmidt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schmidt looks OK. Rawse waves Schmidt back to his feet!
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmidt swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Schmidt swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Rawse throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Rawse misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Schmidt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rawse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Rawse misses with the combination.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt is looking to wear down Rawse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Schmidt. Those never looked like landing.
Rawse misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a left hand
and Schmidt counters with a two punch combo.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Schmidt scores with a body shot.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws out a powerful jab.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rawse.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse swinging wildly here.
Rawse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt.#T1#
Schmidt works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Schmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Rawse misses.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Schmidt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmidt.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Schmidt is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rawse moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Pride FC 3     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Thiago scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Markus Drotske has been cut.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drotske looks winded!
Thiago cracks the inside of Drotske's front leg.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago lands with a nice body kick.
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drotske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Drotske does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Thiago drops Drotske with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drotske looks back up at him and smiles so Thiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drotske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Thiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drotske if he has to take too many more of those.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.#KD#
Thiago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drotske sprawling to the canvas! Drotske rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thiago finish him?! #ROC#
Drotske is rocked!
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drotske is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws a head kick but Drotske moves out of range.
Drotske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thiago measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Drotske! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A relieved looking Thiago Thiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RH4     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Umm clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umm misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Umm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.#KD#
Romero lands a head kick that bluckles Umm and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Romero no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Umm is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.#CL#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Umm is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.
Umm taking a breather.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Umm. #T1#
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umm is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Umm.
Romero tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Umm breaks the clinch.
Umm blocks the body kick.
Romero cracks Umm with a good jab.
A big right from Romero misses.
Umm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Romero does no damage. #T2#
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Umm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero tries to clinch but Umm is having none of it.
Umm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Umm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umm misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut that drops Romero onto his backside! Romero bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero moves away from the strike by Umm.
It appears Romero was looking to counter with a kick there.
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 Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Umm lands a jab to the nose.
Romero is looking to wear down Umm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Umm moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Romero misses #KD2#
and Umm counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Romero goes down! Umm rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Romero is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero looks to throw the jab but Umm is out of range.
Umm connects with a quick right hand that sends Romero tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RFLFN-19     
Date:   Mar 20, 2019
#R1#
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.#CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagenknecht up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Stoddler breaks from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Wagenknecht counters with a single leg into guard. Stoddler didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoddler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoddler lands with a right hand. #T3#
Wagenknecht ducks right into an uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagenknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Wagenknecht is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Wagenknecht walks into a stiff left hand from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoddler throws a big counter head kick but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Stoddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagenknecht manages to avoid it.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Wagenknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
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!
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Stoddler's arms but Stoddler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Stoddler is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler blocks the elbow strike.
Stoddler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wagenknecht takes one to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoddler to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Stoddler's guard.#SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Stoddler postures up.
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.
Stoddler looking to pass the guard.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.
Wagenknecht trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
Stoddler won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
Wagenknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is pressing down on Stoddler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagenknecht is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler swings for the body but Wagenknecht moves out of range.
Stoddler keeps Wagenknecht at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a swing at Wagenknecht's ribcage but misses.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoddler works Wagenknecht's body with a nice hook.
Wagenknecht takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagenknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler throws a chopping leg kick but Wagenknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Stoddler.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagenknecht off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Wagenknecht has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Stoddler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Stoddler is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoddler down to the mat. Stoddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagenknecht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler punishes Wagenknecht's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoddler finds it's way through Wagenknecht's defenses.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Wagenknecht ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Wagenknecht saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
letting Stoddler counter with a right hand.
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoddler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Wagenknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddler looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a leg kick that knocks Wagenknecht off balance momentarily.
Stoddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Stoddler moves to the side
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Wagenknecht has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Wagenknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Stoddler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagenknecht's knee momentarily.#T2#
Stoddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagenknecht.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.
Stoddler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wagenknecht back to the cage. Stoddler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Stoddler swinging wildly here.
Stoddler jabs Wagenknecht to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wagenknecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Wagenknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Stoddler is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body. #T4##CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler stops a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Stoddler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoddler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler lands with a light punch inside.
Tud Stoddler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries to work over Wagenknecht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoddler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!

Our winner, Tud Stoddler, 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: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power     
Date:   Mar 19, 2019
#R1#
PO throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
A jab from Ashton finds it's way through PO's defenses.
PO blocks a head kick by Ashton.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PO was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
PO only half commits to the counter leg kick.
PO looks to throw the jab but Ashton is out of range.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and PO takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from PO.
PO fails to land with a series of punches.
PO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
PO throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PO throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ashton lands an impressive looking overhand right. PO doesn't seem phased though.
PO looks to land a combination. Ashton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ashton throws a jab when PO was well out of range.
PO looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PO connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashton momentarily.
Ashton throws a shot to the body.
Crunch! Ashton slams his shin into PO's torso.#T1#
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but PO sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
PO clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Ashton is rocked!
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but PO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from PO on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ashton misses with a jab to the body
and PO counters with a three punch combo that has Ashton backing up. Ashton nods at PO to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and PO needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Ashton just on the top of the head. Ashton drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Ashton - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). IL PO!
A relieved looking IL PO thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9     
Date:   Mar 10, 2019
#R1##CL#
Giebelhals tries to keep at a distance but Yanovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yanovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Yanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giebelhals cracks the inside of Yanovich's front leg.
Yanovich scores with a jab. Giebelhals acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yanovich checks a leg kick.
Giebelhals scores with a jab.
Yanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yanovich throws a lazy right hand but Giebelhals sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yanovich misses with an uppercut.
Yanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yanovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giebelhals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yanovich checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Yanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giebelhals is looking to chop away at Yanovich's legs.
Yanovich is looking to clinch.
Tom Giebelhals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanovich looks to land a right hand but Giebelhals moved out of range.
Yanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Giebelhals's head backwards.
Giebelhals lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yanovich's sensitive parts. #T1#
Yanovich misses with a hook.
Giebelhals keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yanovich.
Yanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Giebelhals misses with a body shot.
Giebelhals moves out of range as Yanovich strikes.
Yanovich throws a hook but Giebelhals avoids it easily.
Giebelhals 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.
Giebelhals thows a leg kick but Yanovich checks it
enabling Yanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Yanovich misses.
Yanovich throws the left hand but Giebelhals avoids the punch easily.
Yanovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Giebelhals takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Yanovich rushes Giebelhals and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giebelhals.
Yanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giebelhals's elbow.
Giebelhals blocks a body shot from Yanovich.
Yanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giebelhals's elbow.
Yanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yanovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Giebelhals prevents Yanovich from breaking the clinch.
Yanovich is trying to break free.
Giebelhals blocks a body shot from Yanovich.
Giebelhals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giebelhals lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Giebelhals fails to land.
Giebelhals throws a head punch that misses.
Yanovich has had enough of the clinch but Giebelhals keeps him there for the moment.
Giebelhals misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giebelhals.
Yanovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giebelhals or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Giebelhals.
Giebelhals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Giebelhals breaks the clinch.
Giebelhals attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yanovich misses with a hook. Giebelhals ducked under it nicely.
Yanovich tests Giebelhals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yanovich throws a hook to the side of Giebelhals's head but Giebelhals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giebelhals looks for the body kick but Yanovich saw that one coming.
Yanovich connects with the punch.#T3#
Giebelhals throws a front kick aimed at Yanovich's knee but Yanovich avoids it well.
Yanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yanovich misses the shot to the body.
Giebelhals moves away from the strike by Yanovich.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Yanovich.
Yanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giebelhals can pounce on him.
Giebelhals walks into a straight right hand from Yanovich.
Yanovich tries to clinch up.
Giebelhals tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giebelhals.
Yanovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giebelhals rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yanovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giebelhals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giebelhals jabs Yanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yanovich misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giebelhals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Yanovich swings for the body but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Giebelhals lands with a thumping leg kick.
Giebelhals is looking to slow Yanovich down with leg kicks.
Yanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giebelhals.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Yanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Giebelhals's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Yanovich misses.
Yanovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Giebelhals misses.
Giebelhals throws a low kick but Yanovich avoids it.
Giebelhals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Bogdan Yanovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Giebelhals looks to land a body kick but Yanovich moved away.
Yanovich is looking to counter punch.
Yanovich cracks a nice hook into Giebelhals's ribs.
Giebelhals uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yanovich.
Yanovich moves out of range as Giebelhals throws a body kick.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Yanovich moves out of range.
Yanovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Bogdan Yanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Giebelhals moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Giebelhals ducks right into an uppercut from Yanovich.
Yanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Giebelhals.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Giebelhals.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yanovich. Giebelhals does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giebelhals appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yanovich.#T1#
Giebelhals throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yanovich misses the target.
Yanovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yanovich tries to clinch but Giebelhals is having none of it.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but Yanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yanovich misses with an uppercut. Giebelhals saw that one coming.
Giebelhals bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yanovich's head backwards.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick that knocks Yanovich off balance momentarily.
Giebelhals is looking to chop away at Yanovich's legs.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yanovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Yanovich.
Yanovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Giebelhals circles away.
Yanovich checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Giebelhals.
Giebelhals uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yanovich.
Yanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Giebelhals.
Yanovich misses with a looping right.#CL#
Yanovich forces Giebelhals back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Giebelhals breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yanovich throws a body punch but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Giebelhals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Giebelhals throws a push kick but Yanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Yanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yanovich punishes Giebelhals's body with a nice straight punch.
Giebelhals motions for Yanovich to come forward. Giebelhals throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giebelhals throws a half hearted mid kick.
Giebelhals avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giebelhals. Yanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Yanovich.
Yanovich is looking to clinch.
Yanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Giebelhals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Yanovich has closed the distance and engaged Giebelhals in a clinch.
Giebelhals swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yanovich trying to stall but Giebelhals improves his position.
Bogdan Yanovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Giebelhals has a couple of punches blocked by Yanovich.
Yanovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Giebelhals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giebelhals swats away the attempt to clinch by Yanovich.
Giebelhals is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Giebelhals connects with a leg kick. Yanovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Yanovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giebelhals doesn't seem phased though.
Giebelhals blocks a jab.
Giebelhals bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giebelhals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yanovich.
Yanovich scores with a body shot.
Yanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Giebelhals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yanovich misses with an uppercut. Giebelhals saw that one coming.
Giebelhals has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giebelhals there as he acknowledges the shot.
Giebelhals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Yanovich.
Giebelhals has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yanovich misses with a straight left.
Giebelhals was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Giebelhals wants to land a leg kick but Yanovich is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Yanovich blocks the leg kick.
Yanovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Giebelhals goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses
enabling Yanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Giebelhals, right into the meat.
Yanovich scores with a body shot.
Yanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yanovich lands a nice hook to Giebelhals's body. Giebelhals takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Yanovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yanovich keeps control of Giebelhals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yanovich misses with some punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bogdan Yanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Giebelhals throws a nice inside leg kick.
Giebelhals throws the kick towards the body but Yanovich avoids it.
Yanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Giebelhals is just out of range.
Giebelhals pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yanovich misses the jab.#CL#
Yanovich moves into the clinch.
Yanovich digs a right hand into Giebelhals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Giebelhals's gas tank.
Giebelhals lands an uppercut.
Yanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giebelhals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giebelhals blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich lands a nice uppercut.
Yanovich digs a right hand into Giebelhals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Giebelhals's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Yanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giebelhals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Yanovich lands a left hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Yanovich - that landed with a thud.
Giebelhals prevents a body shot from Yanovich.
Yanovich lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Yanovich breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giebelhals lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yanovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yanovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Yanovich.
Yanovich tries to clinch there but Giebelhals circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giebelhals! But no joy.
Giebelhals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giebelhals takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Yanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Giebelhals's head back.
Giebelhals looks to score with a jab to the body but Yanovich is just out of range.
Yanovich scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giebelhals connects with a nice looking jab.
Yanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Giebelhals under the eye.
Giebelhals fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yanovich checks it well. #T2#
Giebelhals feints and then cracks Yanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yanovich down.
Yanovich misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giebelhals! But no joy.
Yanovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yanovich misses the jab.
Yanovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giebelhals.
Nice defenses there by Giebelhals.
Tom Giebelhals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Yanovich misses.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Yanovich moves out of range. #CL#
Yanovich moves into range and clinches up with Giebelhals.
Yanovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Giebelhals's efforts to push away.
Yanovich keeps control of Giebelhals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Yanovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giebelhalss head. #BC2#
Giebelhals breaks the clinch.
Giebelhals on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Giebelhals staying out of range there.
Giebelhals misses with a low kick.
Yanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giebelhals can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Yanovich.
Yanovich misses with a hook.
Giebelhals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick
and Giebelhals takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Yanovich misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Yanovich.
Yanovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Giebelhals swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Yanovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Yanovich tries to throw a body punch but Giebelhals avoids it by throwing Yanovich back against the cage.
Giebelhals taking a breather.
Yanovich lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giebelhals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yanovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Giebelhals pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Giebelhals cracks the inside of Yanovich's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giebelhals avoids the body shot from Yanovich.
Nice body punch from Yanovich.
Yanovich connects with a jab.
Giebelhals is looking to chop away at Yanovich's legs.
Giebelhals throws out a leg kick but Yanovich moves out of range and Giebelhals only half commits.
Yanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Giebelhals moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick
and Yanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yanovich looks to land a right hand but Giebelhals moved out of range.
Giebelhals takes a swing at Yanovich's ribcage but misses.
Yanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Giebelhals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giebelhals moves away.
Giebelhals throws a low kick, looking for Yanovich's leg but Yanovich calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Yanovich blocks the leg kick.
Yanovich connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Yanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yanovich 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Yanovich!

An out of breath Bogdan Yanovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 28     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1##TD#
Khadartsev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smithson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev lands an elbow.
Smithson is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khadartsev.
Khadartsev 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.
Khadartsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khadartsev working the ground and pound.
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khadartsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smithson is avoiding damage well.
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Khadartsev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khadartsev trying to control the position but Smithson is working away. #T1#
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson is trying to control Khadartsev's posture but Khadartsev avoids it.
Khadartsev advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Khadartsev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smithson is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson is squirming around, avoiding Khadartsev's attempts to control the action.
Smithson taking shots to the head.
Smithson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev raining down shots from the mount!
Khadartsev landing strikes from the mount and Smithson is in trouble! #T2#
Khadartsev wants to control but Smithson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smithson is looking for a sweep. Khadartsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev content just to control the position here.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khadartsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Khadartsev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smithson?
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khadartsev with good strikes from the mount here!
Khadartsev wants to control the pace but Smithson is squirming around nicely.
Khadartsev with shots to the head and body - Smithson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smithson tries to reverse the position but Khadartsev maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev with the ground and pound from mount.
Smithson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khadartsev is looking to take a break and control but Smithson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khadartsev controlling the action here. #T4#
Khadartsev winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smithson is trying to control but can't.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smithson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khadartsev trying to control the pace.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson trying to control but Khadartsev postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadartsev. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithson jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smithson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smithson slips a straight right by Khadartsev.
Smithson cracks Khadartsev with an open hand slap.
Smithson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev swings widly with a right hand
letting Smithson counter with a right hand.
Smithson throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to land a right hand but Smithson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Smithson.
Khadartsev fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Smithson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Smithson avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
A nice combination there by Smithson.
Smithson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smithson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey Smithson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Khadartsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smithson did well to prevent Khadartsev getting side control.
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khadartsev working over Smithson with some ground and pound. Smithson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev is thwarting Smithson's attempts to control the position.
Khadartsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smithson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson is in a horrible position here. Khadartsev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadartsev tries to control but Smithson wriggling away. #T2#
Khadartsev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khadartsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot lands for Khadartsev! Smithson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 29     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
No luck for Ryu with that takedown attempt.
Ryu has a takedown stuffed.
Ofenloch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Ofenloch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ofenloch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryu's brow.
Ofenloch told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch taking a breather.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Ryu is blocking nicely.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ofenloch won't allow it.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Ofenloch drives through and clinches with Ryu against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch is pushing Ryu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryu managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch. #BC#
Ryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ofenloch drives through and clinches with Ryu against the ropes.
Ofenloch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Ryu blocks an elbow strike.#T2##TD#
Ryu drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryu looking to control.
Ofenloch trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Ofenloch looking to pass the guard.
Ryu being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryu controls Ofenloch momentarily but Ofenloch frees himself.
Ofenloch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ofenloch advances to half guard. #T3#
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ryu looking for submissions off his back.
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ofenloch is looking to advance position but Ryu won't allow it.
Ryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ofenloch stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryu wants to get back to full guard.
Ofenloch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryu!
Ofenloch controlling the pace for now.
Ryu tries to reverse the position but Ofenloch maintains control.
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryu is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ryu pulls guard.
Ofenloch wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Ryu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ofenloch wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryu controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to stand but Ofenloch is controlling the position.
Ryu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ofenloch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ryu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ofenloch is looking to clinch.
Tom Ofenloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ofenloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ofenloch tries to clinch there but Ryu circles away.
Ofenloch wants to clinch up but Ryu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ofenloch darts in and clinches Ryu up against the ropes.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Ryu is blocking nicely.
Ryu is looking for a takedown.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ofenloch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryu gets an underhook and turns Ofenloch into the ropes.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Ryu blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryu avoids the damage to the body.
Ofenloch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch trying to stall but Ryu improves his position.
Ryu tries to circle away but Ofenloch has him pinned against the ropes.
Ryu avoids the elbow strike from Ofenloch, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu jumps guard but Ofenloch turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Ofenloch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Ryu blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryu is defending well for now.
Ryu takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ofenloch up against the ropes.
Ofenloch taking a breather.
Ryu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ofenloch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ofenloch is defending well.
Ryu avoiding damage as Ofenloch throws knees to the body.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ofenloch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ofenloch lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryu won't want to take too many of those.
Ryu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ofenloch.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Ryu takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryu looks for the body kick but Ofenloch saw that one coming.
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofenloch circles away.
Ofenloch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryu throws a head kick but Ofenloch moves out of range. #CL2#
Ofenloch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryu avoids it.#BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ryu blocks the elbow strike.
Ofenloch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryu pulls guard effortlessly.
Ofenloch stops Ryu from standing up.
Ofenloch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Ofenloch from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ofenloch prevents Ryu from getting back to his feet.
Ryu has control of Ofenloch's left arm, preventing Ofenloch from doing any damage.
Ofenloch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ofenloch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ofenloch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ofenloch trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ofenloch wants to clinch.#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.#CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch scores with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Ryu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is getting worse.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Ryu's ribcage.
Ryu wants to take the fight to the mat but Ofenloch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ryu gets control of Ofenloch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tom Ofenloch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ofenloch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ryu controls Ofenloch momentarily but Ofenloch frees himself.
Takahashi Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ofenloch looking to sit in guard and control but Ryu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ryu pushes down on Ofenloch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ofenloch is trying to maintain the position but Ryu is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ryu 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! Ofenloch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takahashi Ryu!

 

Event: TAFC: Avisu Kona v Fujimoto     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wildhauser.
Jainar slips a straight right by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser misses with a takedown
and Jainar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Jainar there.#KD2#
Jainar cracks Wildhauser with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jainar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wildhauser to stand back up!#ROC2#
Wildhauser is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildhauser is holding his hands too far apart here. Jainar throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Wildhauser is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramazan Jainar!
After the fight, Ramazan Jainar 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: Montreal RD 7     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Tournament misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Tournament gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tournament trying to control the position.
Naruhiko stands up over Tournament, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament controls Naruhiko momentarily but Naruhiko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naruhiko is working Tournament over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tournament's head.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naruhiko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tournament has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Tournament is rocked!
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
Tournament is still in real trouble! Can Naruhiko finish him?
Naruhiko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tournament covers up, he's hurt! Naruhiko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Naruhiko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Naruhiko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
During a confident post fight interview, Okino Naruhiko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Sandman moves away from the strike by Obermueller.
Sandman throws a counter combo.
Sandman slips a jab from Obermueller.
Sandman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Obermueller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sandman blocks an elbow strike.
Obermueller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obermueller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obermueller landing knees to the body.
Sandman looks winded!
Obermueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Sandman avoids the damage to the body.
Obermueller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sandman is trying to pull guard but Obermueller turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Obermueller throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Obermueller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Obermueller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandman won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Obermueller.
Obermueller scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obermueller landing knees to the head. #T1#
Obermueller misses with a knee to the head.
Obermueller with a knee to the head.
Obermueller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obermueller slows down the pace here.
Obermueller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sandman's defenses.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Obermueller forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Obermueller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandman won't want to take too many of those.
Sandman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernd Obermueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.
Obermueller with a knee to the head.
Obermueller stalling.
A knee to the head by Obermueller.
Obermueller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sandman's face.
Obermueller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obermueller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obermueller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Obermueller won't allow it.
Sandman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obermueller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obermueller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Obermueller.
Obermueller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obermueller is trying to stall.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller with a knee to the head. #T3#
Obermueller lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Sandman has been cut.
Obermueller misses with a knee to the head.
Obermueller scores a nice knee to the body.
Obermueller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obermueller misses with a knee to the head.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller scores with a knee to the head.
Obermueller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obermueller pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Obermueller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sandman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obermueller throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Obermueller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman is trying to drag Obermueller to the mat but Obermueller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Sandman managing to block the knees to the body from Obermueller.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obermueller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obermueller.
Knees to the body from Obermueller.
Obermueller with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obermueller.
Obermueller landing knees to the body.
Obermueller connects with a knee to the head.
Obermueller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandman is defending well for now.#T5#
Obermueller looking to throw knees to the head but Sandman is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obermueller.
Obermueller lands an elbow inside.
Obermueller stalling in the clinch.
Obermueller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Obermueller manages to get underhooks.
Sandman is looking for a takedown.
Obermueller scores with a knee to the head.
Obermueller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sandman's defenses.
Obermueller lands an elbow that stopped Sandman in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Obermueller.
Obermueller is trying to stall.
Obermueller working Sandman over with knees to the body.#T6#
Obermueller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sandman is trying to pull guard but Obermueller has him pressed against the ropes.
Obermueller landing knees to the head.
Sandman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Obermueller walks away with a smile on his face. Sandman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bernd Obermueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obermueller tries to clinch there but Sandman circles away.
As Obermueller backs off Sandman throws a huge counter combo but Obermueller manages to avoid it all.
Sandman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Obermueller has closed the distance and engaged Sandman in a clinch.
Obermueller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obermueller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sandman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Obermueller lands a nice knee to the body.
Obermueller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandman won't want to take too many of those.#T7#
Knees in the clinch landing for Obermueller.
Obermueller lands an elbow inside.
Obermueller scores with a knee to the head.
Obermueller with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Obermueller.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obermueller obliges.
Obermueller tries a knee to the head but Sandman blocks it.
Sandman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obermueller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obermueller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sandman managing to block the knees to the body from Obermueller.
Sandman avoiding damage as Obermueller throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obermueller tries to land a knee to the head but Sandman blocks with his arms. #T8#
Obermueller trying to land knees to the body.
Sandman is looking for a takedown.
Obermueller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obermueller lands an elbow inside that Sandman shrugs off.
Obermueller scores with a knee to the head.
Obermueller working Sandman over with knees to the body.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obermueller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Obermueller.
Obermueller gets underhooks to prevent Sandman's takedown attempt.
Obermueller lands a nice elbow.
Obermueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Sandman avoids the damage to the body.
Obermueller lands an elbow that stopped Sandman in his tracks for a moment. #T9#
Sandman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sandman blocks an elbow strike from Obermueller.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head.
Obermueller crunches a lovely knee into Sandman's ribcage.
Obermueller trying to land knees to the body.
Obermueller slows down the pace here.
Sandman avoiding damage as Obermueller throws knees to the body.
Obermueller takes a shot to the head.
Obermueller crunches a lovely knee into Sandman's ribcage.
Obermueller lands a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernd Obermueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Sandman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Sandman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obermueller avoids it really well and circles away.
Obermueller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obermueller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obermueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandman can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Obermueller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Sandman clinches. #T1#
Obermueller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Obermueller forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bernd Obermueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.
Sandman jumps guard but Obermueller stands there with Sandman around his waist. Sandman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obermueller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sandman is breathing heavily.
Obermueller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Obermueller lands a knee to the body.
Obermueller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obermueller misses with a knee to the head.
Obermueller working Sandman over with knees to the body.
Obermueller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sandman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Obermueller. #T2#
Obermueller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sandman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sandman wants to get back to striking at distance but Obermueller won't allow it.
Obermueller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obermueller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sandman's defenses.
Obermueller lands an elbow just above Sandman 's eye.
Obermueller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Obermueller.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obermueller obliges.
Obermueller misses with a knee strike.
Obermueller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sandman can't get the takedown.
Sandman fails to pull guard.
Obermueller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandman is defending well for now.#T3#
Obermueller misses with a knee to the head.
Sandman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sandman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obermueller throws an elbow that misses.
Obermueller tries to stall but Sandman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obermueller missing with knees to the body.
Sandman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Obermueller holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sandman drops back down to his feet.
Obermueller trying to land knees to the body.
Obermueller lands an elbow inside.
Obermueller trying to land knees to the body.
Obermueller tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Obermueller scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sandman is looking for a takedown.
Obermueller lands an elbow that stopped Sandman in his tracks for a moment.
Obermueller with a knee to the head.
Obermueller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandman avoids it.
Obermueller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obermueller tries to land a knee to the head but Sandman blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Sandman pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obermueller defends well.
Obermueller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Obermueller wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Sandman has his foot on Obermueller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obermueller works his way back into a safe position though.
Obermueller wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obermueller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sandman on the ground.
Obermueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sandman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Obermueller frees his head nicely. Oh but Sandman has switched to an armbar! Obermueller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Sandman!
A relieved looking Mr Sandman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RH1     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Romero's head back.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Romero has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right hand.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spiteri up against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spiteri is keeping busy.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero taking a breather.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spiteri to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#KD#
Romero lands a front kick to the face, that drops Spiteri to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Spiteri takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero pushes Spiteri away with a front kick.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero lands a body punch.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Romero lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Romero blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Spiteri is blocking nicely.
Romero pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Spiteri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the ropes.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches. #T2#
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri trying to land knees to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

After winning the bout, Third Round Romero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 27     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Waldili moves away and avoids it.
Nig misses the jab.#CL2#
Waldili clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Nig.
Waldili lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili throws an elbow that misses.
Nig holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
Nig tries to work over Waldili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Waldili.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waldili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Waldili can turn it around.
Waldili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Waldili.
Waldili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waldili looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nig.
Waldili tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waldili throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with the head strike. #T3#
Waldili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldili.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldili backwards.
Still in the clinch, Waldili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waldili lands a left hand.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili stalling in the clinch but Nig improves position.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Waldili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waldili blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldili.
Waldili is working Nig over against the ropes.
Waldili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Waldili avoids it by throwing Nig back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nig looking to throw knees to the head but Waldili is blocking nicely.
Waldili lands with a short shot to the head.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Waldili.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldili or not.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waldili into the ropes.
Nig lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Waldili.
Waldili lands with a left to the head.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waldili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waldili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Waldili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waldili has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with some punches.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nig.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili misses with an elbow strike.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nig Nig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nig is working Waldili over against the ropes.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Waldili can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldili.
Nig blocking some punches. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Waldili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Nig blocking some punches.
Nig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waldili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nig throws an elbow but misses.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig slowing the pace effectively.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Minusho Waldili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Waldili is rocked!
Waldili tries to clinch but Nig moves out of range.
Waldili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nig finish him?
Nig digs a good hook to Waldili's body.
Waldili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldili in his tracks.
Waldili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nig scores with a counter punch that sends Waldili to the canvas! Nig smells blood - he's punishing Waldili with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Waldili has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: AFC #41     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Drotske misses.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Drotske looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drotske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicomachus looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotske is just out of range.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicomachus with a jab.
Drotske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Nicomachus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drotske's knee momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nicomachus misses with a straight left.
Drotske scores with a jab to the body.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drotske checks it well.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drotske looks winded!
Drotske swings for the body but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus 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.
Nicomachus lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Markus Drotske has been cut.#T1#
Drotske throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicomachus wants to slow Drotske down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Drotske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicomachus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drotske checks a leg kick.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus catches Drotske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicomachus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nicomachus misses.
Drotske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicomachus motions for Drotske to come forward. Nicomachus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drotske throws out a counter right but Nicomachus avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Nicomachus tries to sprawl but Drotske drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicomachus gets back to full guard. #ES#
Nicomachus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Drotske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Drotske can't find room to land a body shot as Nicomachus controls the action.
Nicomachus lands with a right to the head.
Drotske pushes Nicomachus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nicomachus. #T2#
Drotske scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicomachus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drotske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicomachus gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Nicomachus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Drotske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicomachus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws the kick towards the body but Drotske avoids it.
Nicomachus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drotske takes one to the chin there.
Nicomachus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nicomachus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drotske doesn't seem phased though.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicomachus misses with a wild body shot.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Nicomachus moves away and avoids it.
Nicomachus lands with an uppercut that bounces Drotske off the cage and back into range.
Nicomachus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drotske has a takedown stuffed.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicomachus tries to bum rush Drotske with a series of wild strikes but Drotske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicomachus moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
Nicomachus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice cross by Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicomachus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicomachus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nicomachus wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicomachus looks to land a combination but Drotske avoids it well.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicomachus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drotske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Nicomachus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus misses with a body kick.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicomachus missing with a left hand there. Drotske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nicomachus throws a front kick aimed at Drotske's knee but Drotske avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicomachus. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicomachus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drotske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicomachus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drotske's hands.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicomachus. That one must have hurt.
Nicomachus throws a good cross that connects.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Nicomachus connects with a right hand. Drotske shakes it off.
Nicomachus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicomachus.
Some bone on bone action there as Drotske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicomachus.
Drotske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Drotske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske jabs Nicomachus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicomachus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicomachus avoids the body shot from Drotske.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus lands with a nice body kick.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicomachus.
A leg kick checked by Drotske.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicomachus. That's going to slow Drotske down.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Nicomachus shows good takedown defense.
Drotske misses with a two punch combination.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Nicomachus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drotske lands a leg kick that knocks Nicomachus off balance momentarily.
Good work by Drotske as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nicomachus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicomachus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drotskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drotske moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
Drotske takes a swing at Nicomachus's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotske can do to turn this around?
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus connects with a crisp jab.
Drotske avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske with a hook.
Nicomachus wants to land a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
Nicomachus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drotske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicomachus was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.#T2#
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus misses the shot to the body.
Drotske lands a slapping body shot.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Nicomachus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drotske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicomachus throws a head kick but Drotske moves out of range.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicomachus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske defending well as Nicomachus loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske throws a hook but Nicomachus avoids it easily.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus feints a jab promting Drotske to slip. Nicomachus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drotske slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicomachus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drotske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drotske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicomachus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drotske.
Nicomachus throws a wild body kick that Drotske sees coming a mile off.
Drotske checks a leg kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drotske.#T3#
Nicomachus walks into a stiff left hand from Drotske.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Nicomachus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nicomachus looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicomachus - that will leave a mark!
Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drotske shoots in for a double leg but Nicomachus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aristotle Nicomachus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Nice takedown defense from Nicomachus. No joy for Drotske on that attempt.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Nicomachus feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Nicomachus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicomachus looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Nicomachus throws a nice looking combination but Drotske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Nicomachus backs off Drotske throws a huge counter combo but Nicomachus manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Nicomachus lands a nice hook to Drotske's body. Drotske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicomachus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nicomachus lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicomachus scores with a jab. Drotske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drotske scores with a hook to the body. Nicomachus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nicomachus. Beautiful body shot.
Nicomachus 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicomachus scores with a leg kick.
Drotske steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicomachus. That one must have hurt.
Nicomachus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicomachus scores with a shot to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drotske in his tracks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markus Drotske's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drotske throws a right hand that Nicomachus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicomachus also avoids with ease.
Nicomachus scores with a decent looking hook.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus lands an overhand right.
Drotske avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drotske.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Nicomachus throws a big counter combination but Drotske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicomachus works the jab nicely.
Nicomachus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicomachus with a nice cross.
Nicomachus wants to slow Drotske down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicomachus avoids the body shot from Drotske.
Drotske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drotske is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicomachus rather than just go for the knockout.
Drotske slips a straight right by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Drotske avoids it.
Nicomachus misses with a body kick. #T1#
Nicomachus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicomachus jabs Drotske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
Nicomachus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Nicomachus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicomachus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicomachus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drotske has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Drotske moves out of range as Nicomachus throws a body kick.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Nicomachus's head but Nicomachus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicomachus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drotske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Drotske moves out of range of the body kick.
Drotske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Nice shot by Nicomachus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus 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.
The crowd cheers as Nicomachus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drotske doesn't seem phased though.
You can see that Drotske has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Drotske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicomachus slips a straight right by Drotske.
Nicomachus lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Drotske looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicomachus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Nicomachus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drotske moves away from the strike by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Nicomachus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drotske counters with a left to the body.
Nicomachus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drotske on the side of the head.
Nicomachus scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Drotske keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drotske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drotske fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markus Drotske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drotske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drotske takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicomachus is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Nicomachus cracks Drotske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.#T4#
Drotske has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicomachus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus lands a jab to the nose.
Drotske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drotske lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicomachus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicomachus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus lands a nice hook to Drotske's body. Drotske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicomachus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drotske eats them both and turns towards Nicomachus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Nicomachus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicomachus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicomachus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drotske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske misses with a takedown
enabling Nicomachus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicomachus connects with a right hand. Drotske shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Nicomachus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicomachus 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!

A victorious Aristotle Nicomachus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Schmidt takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a looping right.
As Schmidt tries to get set, Mircea tries to push him back and clinch up but Schmidt manages to avoid the attempt.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Schmidt takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Schmidt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mircea counters with an outside leg kick.
Mircea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.#T1#
Mircea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Mircea counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schmidt! Mircea lets Schmidt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.#KD#
Mircea cracks Schmidt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mircea has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schmidt to stand back up!#ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Schmidt looks winded!
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Schmidt throws a combination that misses
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea jabs at Schmidt's body.
Mircea is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mircea shuts the power down on Schmidt. Lights out, game over! Mircea is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandru Mircea!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
Silverio throws a jab when Geishammer was well out of range.
Geishammer tries to counter with a takedown but Silverio is quick to defend against it.
Geishammer ducks under a wild hook from Silverio.
Geishammer lands a really nice looking cross but Silverio seems unphased.
Geishammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silverio misses with a looping right.
Geishammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Geishammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silverio is not content to let Geishammer control the position.
Silverio 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.
Silverio gets back to half guard.
Silverio gets full guard.
Geishammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Geishammer is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Geishammer swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Geishammer's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Geishammer controlling the position.
Geishammer is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Geishammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Geishammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geishammer trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Geishammer is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Geishammer managing to control the position.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Geishammer keeps moving.
Geishammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geishammer holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Geishammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geishammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Geishammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Geishammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Silverio's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Geishammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geishammer is looking to pass into half guard but Silverio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silverio is in guard.#REVB#
Silverio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Geishammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Geishammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geishammer has control of Silverio's left arm, preventing Silverio from doing any damage.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Geishammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geishammer pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geishammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Geishammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Geishammer, not yet.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Geishammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geishammer trying to move into half guard but instead Silverio has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Geishammer is keeping the position.#T5#
Silverio won't allow Geishammer to sweep him here.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Geishammer is keeping the position.
Silverio trying to control but Geishammer is working from the bottom.
Silverio pushing down on Geishammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Geishammer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silverio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio 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: RFL-65 Cheyenne vs. Sure     
Date:   Feb 24, 2019
#R1#
Schulz misses with a few strikes there.
Alligator really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Schulz misses the body punch
and Alligator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Schulz.
Schulz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Armin Schulz has been cut.
Schulz connects with a jab.
Schulz misses with a shot to the body
and Alligator counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Schulz misses.
Alligator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schulz avoids it.
Schulz misses with a body shot
and Alligator counters with a low kick, right behind Schulz 's knee.
Alligator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schulz misses with a body punch
and Alligator counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulz. Alligator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Schulz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulz. Alligator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alligator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schulz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alligator.
Schulz misses with a hook
and Alligator counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Alligator gets caught flat footed, as Schulz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Alligator kicks Schulz off and gets to his feet.
Alligator walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alligator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schulz throws a sloppy body shot
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulz throws a leg kick but Alligator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alligator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schulz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Schulz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alligator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schulz misses with a combination
and Alligator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Schulz.
Schulz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alligator on the side of the head.
Schulz connects with a body shot.
Schulz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator is looking for a counter combo.
Schulz throws a body punch but Alligator moves out of range.
Schulz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schulz misses with a shot to the body
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Schulz lands with a nice body punch.
Schulz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alligator moves away.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
Schulz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alligator.
Schulz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schulz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alligator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Alligator's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schulz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alligator.
Armin Schulz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Alligator.
Alligator quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Schulz misses
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Schulz throws a hook but Alligator blocks it.
Alligator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schulz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schulz stuns Alligator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schulz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alligator rather than just go for the knockout.
Schulz misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the body from Schulz misses
and Alligator counters with a left to the body.
Schulz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alligator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Armin Schulz's cut even more.
Schulz cracks Alligator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schulz or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Armin Schulz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armin Schulz's cut.
That's time! Alligator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schulz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alligator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
Alligator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Schulz. Beautiful body shot.
Schulz throws a combination that misses
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
Schulz looks to land a right hand but Alligator moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz misses the shot to the body.
Schulz misses with a body punch
and Alligator counters with a one-two to the body.
Schulz is breathing heavily.
Schulz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alligator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Alligator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schulz throws a lazy uppercut
and Alligator counters with a nice body shot.
Alligator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulz.
Alligator quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Schulz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Alligator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schulz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Alligator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schulz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alligator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alligator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
As Schulz looks to move away, Alligator throws a big counter combo but Schulz just gets out of the way.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alligator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schulz misses with a hook. Alligator ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Schulz throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Alligator counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schulz! Alligator lets Schulz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulz misses with a body shot
and Alligator counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Schulz has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Black Alligator!
Black Alligator thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Montreal RD 6     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
No joy there for Tournament, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tournament lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament looks to land a combination but O'Phoenix avoids it well.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
O'Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
O'Phoenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tournament was covering up waiting for the punch and O'Phoenix finishes the takedown easily into guard.
O'Phoenix stopping the sweep attempt from Tournament.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Phoenix pushing down on Tournament's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O'Phoenix wants to free his trapped foot but Tournament is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Tournament is looking for a sweep. O'Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O'Phoenix is trying to control. Tournament wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O'Phoenix not doing much here.
Tournament 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.
Tournament won't allow O'Phoenix to pass to mount.
O'Phoenix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O'Phoenix passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a guillotine from mount but Tournament is having none of it.
O'Phoenix is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tournament is in real trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
O'Phoenix has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Tournament showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament prevents O'Phoenix from getting a body triangle.
O'Phoenix is not going to allow Tournament to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tournament taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix 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.

 

 
 
 
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