Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Archer misses with a right hand
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #BC#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Archer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kelly.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kelly moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Archer.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Archer throws a big counter head kick but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly cracks Archer with an open hand slap.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it. #CL#
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Archer.
A body shot lands from Kelly. #BC#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Archer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #T4##TD2#
Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Archer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly'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.#R2#
Archer avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Archer backs up against the cage.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Archer cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Archer counters with a nice right hand that sends Kelly toppling to the canvas! Kelly scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Archer finish him?!#ROC2#Kelly is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer throws a pinpoint strike between Kelly's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kelly crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Archer scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sterling Archer!
A relieved looking Sterling Archer 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: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzamora manages to avoid it.
Alzamora is looking to counter punch.
Alzamora cracks Wobble with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Andre Alzamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzamora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alzamora scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Wobble looking to score a takedown here. Alzamora is defending well but Wobble drives through and ends up in Alzamora's guard.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora controlling the position.
Alzamora's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wobble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alzamora is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wobble circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wobble shoots and misses
and Alzamora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alzamora throws a good cross that connects.
Alzamora moves to clinch but Wobble breaks away #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Alzamora didn't expect that.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in close to his closed guard and prevents Wobble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Alzamora keeps moving.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.#T3#
Alzamora trying to keep a closed guard but Wobble is proving a slippery customer.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alzamora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble is fighting to break Alzamora's control of his arms but Alzamora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble lands a couple of elbows.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wobble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alzamora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in to control the position.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alzamora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alzamora checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzamora tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wobble manages to circle out of the way.
Alzamora misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Alzamora blocks nicely.
Alzamora has his hands on Wobble's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been told by Alzamora's head coaches at Natty Vincere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Alzamora pushes Wobble up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Alzamora - that landed with a thud.
Wobble wants a takedown.
Wobble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alzamora is defending well for now.
A short right from Alzamora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzamora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andre Alzamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Alzamora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
Alzamora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Alzamora.
Wobble is breathing heavily.#BC#
Alzamora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Alzamora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wobble.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzamora.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Alzamora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wobble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzamora misses the target.#CL#
Alzamora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alzamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Wobble has Alzamora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alzamora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alzamora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Alzamora prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Wobble tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Wobble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alzamora regains guard immediately.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzamora has wrist control.
Alzamora is adopting a defensive guard.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wobble is fighting to break Alzamora's control of his arms but Alzamora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alzamora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre Alzamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzamora connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Wobble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wobble lands in his opponent's guard.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wobble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzamora managing to control the position.
Alzamora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alzamora has Wobble pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Alzamora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alzamora takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Alzamora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzamora.
Wobble throws a body punch but Alzamora moves out of range.
Alzamora tries to clinch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzamora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzamora swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Alzamora pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Alzamora cracks Wobble with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Wobble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alzamora did well to prevent Wobble getting side control.
Alzamora is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alzamora is trying to stand.
Alzamora is staying active underneath Wobble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alzamora is controlling Wobble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wobble trying to control the pace.
Wobble prevents Alzamora from improving his position.#T2#
Alzamora is positioning himself well to prevent Wobble advancing to mount.
Wobble slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Wobble is looking for a kimura but Alzamora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wobble to get the leverage.
Alzamora is holding on to half guard well.
Wobble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Alzamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Wobble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wobble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wobble tries to counter with a clinch but Alzamora shakes him off and moves away.
Alzamora looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Alzamora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wobble under the eye.
The fighters circling - Alzamora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wobble throws an overhand right that lands on Alzamora's shoulder, as Alzamora tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Alzamora throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Alzamora instigates a clinch.
Alzamora is pressed up against the cage. Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alzamora down to the mat. Alzamora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wobble avoids the head kick by Alzamora.
Alzamora throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzamora won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzamora seems a little lost for a moment, as Wobble dominates the positioning.
Alzamora wants to control but Wobble postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzamora keeps working.
Alzamora struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Wobble.
I think Wobble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
An out of breath Jah Wobble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Island Brawls 25
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like James Django has been cut.
Django throws a nice looking combination but Aleth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Aleth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Django misses with a low kick.
Aleth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Django moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aleth's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Django tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aleth defends well and Django ends up having to push Aleth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Django has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Aleth clinches up with Django and pushes him back against the cage.
Django is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aleth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Aleth.
A short body shot lands from Aleth as the two fighters clinch.
Aleth blocks a body shot from Django.
Django throws a head punch that misses.
Aleth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Aleth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Aleth.
Django is breathing heavily.
Django takes a shot to the head.
Django using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aleth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aleth.#T1#
Aleth scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Django is rocked!
Aleth gets underhooks to prevent Django's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Django is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleth cracks Django with a nice body shot.
Aleth scores with a shoulder strike.
Django struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleth controls his hands.
A short right from Aleth on the inside.
Aleth creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Django with a big uppercut! Django tries to clinch up but Aleth pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Django to the mat! Django covers up and Aleth unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Aleth!
A very excited looking Aaron Aleth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
Gaolathe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Gaolathe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed trying to control but Gaolathe is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Gaolathe blocks nicely.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed postures up.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Gaolathe blocks nicely.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Reed distracts Gaolathe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed throws a strike but Gaolathe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gaolathe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaolathe won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Gaolathe slips nicely into half guard.
Gaolathe is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Gaolathe is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaolathe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaolathe's back!#T2#
I really don't envy Gaolathe right now.
Reed punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gaolathe is covering up but some of the strikes from Reed are getting through and doing damage.
Reed trying to control.#SUB#
Reed is persistently looking for the submission but Gaolathe is defending it well.
Reed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gaolathe.
Reed missing with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Reed lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reed. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gaolathe staying busy and making it hard for Reed to control.
Reed misses with an elbow to the head.
Reed throwing sloppy strikes.
Reed struggling to land strikes to the head as Gaolathe covers up.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Reed thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Reed looking to break Gaolathe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gaolathe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reed punches the canvas rather than the man.
Reed loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gaolathe hold on?
Reed lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Reed lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Gaolathe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed is not going to allow Gaolathe to sit and survive in this position.
Gaolathe covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gaolathe is trapped and Reed is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Reed lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Reed connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gaolathe to escape the position.
Gaolathe rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
Reed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gaolathe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Reed off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Reed is hanging on to Gaolathe's back as he tries to escape.
Reed is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gaolathe up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed 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#
Some bone on bone action there as Gaolathe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaolathe is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, Gaolathe circles away and we're back to standing.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaolathe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaolathe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Gaolathe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaolathe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaolathe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed looks to land a combination. Gaolathe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Gaolathe is quick to defend against it.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Gaolathe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed throws the left hand but Gaolathe avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gaolathe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the body shot from Gaolathe.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Gaolathe slips under a jab from Reed.
Gaolathe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaolathe avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gaolathe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reed dives in and grabs Gaolathe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaolathe pushes down on Reed's head and hops out.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Gaolathe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaolathe can do to turn this around?
Gaolathe avoids the head kick by Reed. #TD#
Gaolathe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaolathe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed 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.#T2#
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaolathe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaolathe's legs - danger averted.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Gaolathe keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gaolathe working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
Gaolathe is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed being controlled here momentarily.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed stands up over Gaolathe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaolathe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaolathe trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaolathe holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaolathe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Gaolathe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaolathe keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaolathe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gaolathe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaolathe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaolathe ducks right into an uppercut from Reed. #TD#
Reed looking to score a takedown here. Gaolathe is defending well but Reed drives through and ends up in Gaolathe's guard.
Gaolathe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaolathe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed trying to control but Gaolathe is working from the bottom.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Reed lunges at Gaolathe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaolathe's hand.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gaolathe misses.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Gaolathe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaolathe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaolathe throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reed lands a jab 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!
Reed slips a straight right by Gaolathe.#CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.#T1#
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reed is working for takedown but Gaolathe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reed has Gaolathe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaolathe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaolathe scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Gaolathe misses with a body punch. #TD#
Reed gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Gaolathe is blocking nicely.
Gaolathe is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed with the ground and pound but Gaolathe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gaolathe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed is stalling in the full guard.
Oganeditse Gaolathe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaolathe pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaolathe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Gaolathe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaolathe misses the body punch
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Gaolathe misses its intended target.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaolathe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Reed misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Gaolathe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaolathe.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaolathe avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaolathe throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Gaolathe misses with a straight left.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
A slow jab from Gaolathe misses its intended target.
Gaolathe stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Gaolathe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaolathe as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Gaolathe.
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!
Gaolathe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it #TD#
and Reed counters with a single leg into guard. Gaolathe didn't expect that.
Gaolathe is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed is pushing down on Gaolathe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaolathe is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Gaolathe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oganeditse Gaolathe.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Island Brawls 19
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Django throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Django tries to get set, Carl tries to push him back and clinch up but Django manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Carl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Django can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carl.
Carl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Django's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carl digs a right hand underneath Django's ribcage. Django let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Carl.
Django looks winded!
Carl lands a body shot.
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!
Carl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carl digs a right hand into Django's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Django's gas tank.
Carl lands a hook that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl works on Django's body with a couple of short punches.
Carl cracks Django with a nice body shot.
A short left from Carl.
Carl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Django backwards. #T1#
Carl lands a shoulder strike.
Carl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carl lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Carl.
Carl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carl lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Django is rocked!
Carl unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Django! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carl is unloading with more strikes now! Django drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimsky Carl!
Rimsky Carl retains his welterweight title!
Rimsky Carl gave a mention to Prosper Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: JAG Steele vs Roach
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castellana's guard.
Castellana trying to control the position.
Castellana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble. #T1#
Castellana wants to stand and escape but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wobble.#T2##TD#
Castellana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wobble to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Castellana is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wobble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castellana lands a body punch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castellana. #TD#
Wobble jumps guard and drags Castellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wobble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Wobble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castellana won't allow Wobble to sweep him here. #SU2#
Castellana gets to his feet. Wobble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wobble slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble looks to throw a body kick
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.#T4#
Wobble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wobble doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana jabs Wobble right on the nose. Wobble blinks but takes it well.
Wobble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castellana delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Wobble clinches with his opponent.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana slaps away a takedown attempt from Wobble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castellana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castellana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wobble or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wobble misses with a kick to the body
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Wobble was not able to check.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Wobble looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wobble blocks it well.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wobble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Castellana.#T3#
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Wobble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Castellana misses.
Wobble checks a leg kick nicely.
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick from Wobble.
The crowd cheers as Castellana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wobble doesn't seem phased though.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Wobble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Castellana catches Wobble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wobble cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wobble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castellana was covering up waiting for the punch and Wobble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wobble trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom. #T1#
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble is working Castellana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Wobble.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Wobble drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wobble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Castellana has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Wobble tries to counter by clinching up but Castellana breaks away and moves out of range.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.#T3#
Wobble doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wobble checks a leg kick.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellana tries to land a front kick but Wobble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Castellana is quick to defend against it.
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Some wild striking there from Castellana.
Wobble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Wobble's front leg but catches the back leg as Wobble tries to avoid it.
Wobble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castellana 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ulster misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larsson forces his way into half guard.
Larsson throwing shots but Ulster is blocking nicely.
Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Ulster 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.
Ulster moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Larsson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulster.
Ulster pulls Larsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Larsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulster lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon Ulster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Ulster connects with a jab.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon Ulster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulster scores with a three punch combo!
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Ulster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ulster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ulster throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulster throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Ulster digs a good body shot into Larsson's ribs.
Ulster swinging wildly here.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ulster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson moves out of range as Ulster strikes.
Ulster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ulster lands the left hand.
Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Ulster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulster scores with a jab.#T4#
Ulster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulster misses with a looping right.
Ulster connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back.
Ulster connects with a nice looking jab.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ulster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson.
Ulster feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Ulster misses with a left hand #TD#
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown. Ulster fights it but they end up in guard.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Ulster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Ulster finds it's target.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsson slips under a jab from Ulster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Ulster misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster misses with a low kick.
Larsson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Ulster throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Ulster stuns Larsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsson walks into a stiff left hand from Ulster.
Danga de danga de dang - Ulster scores with a four punch combination!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Dixon Ulster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Ulster is avoiding it.
Ulster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ulster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Ulster manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Ulster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Ulster sprawls well.
Ulster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ulster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage!
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulster misses with a straight right.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ulster jabs at Larsson's body.
Ulster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Ulster punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Ulster.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ulster throws a leg kick #TD#
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulster is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulster avoid being mounted?
Larsson is looking to advance position but Ulster won't allow it.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
Larsson 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.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ulster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Ulster is working away.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulster.
Ulster sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulster.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Ulster avoids it well and moves away.
Ulster catches Larsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ulster scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulster lands with a slapping head kick.
Ulster throws a hook but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson slips a jab from Ulster.
Ulster scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Ulster misses with a double jab #TD#
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ulster working for submissions but it's allowed Larsson to get to half guard.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Larsson is nestled in close to Ulster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Ulster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position.
Well,Larsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Larsson prevents Ulster from improving his position.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson. #SUB#
Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson. #ES2#
Ulster pushes Larsson off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Ulster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
That kick from Ulster tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Ulster moved out of range.#CL2#
Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsson misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a good jab.#T4#
Ulster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsson slips a straight right by Ulster.
Larsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulster is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Larsson throws a push kick but Ulster slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ulster finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Ulster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Ulster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ulster 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!

Dixon Ulster wins by unanimous decision!
Dixon Ulster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tip of the hat to my opponent I called him out and he answered the challenge'.

Event: SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Colucci slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand #TD#
so Colucci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colucci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving. #SUB#
Colucci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamchenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Colucci managing to control the position. #T1#
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Colucci won't let him.
Colucci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR#
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colucci passes Mamchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci. #T2#
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colucci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci has a closed guard, preventing Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Mamchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab from Mamchenko.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.#CL#
Colucci rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko has had enough of the clinch but Colucci keeps him there for the moment.
Colucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Mamchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colucci has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Mamchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colucci looking for a takedown.
Colucci wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamchenko circles away.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Colucci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko works Colucci's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Colucci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamchenko sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Colucci is working for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko has hold of Colucci's hands but Colucci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Colucci 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.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colucci.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Colucci is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Colucci has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko wants to get up but he can't break Colucci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but instead Colucci has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colucci throwing strikes but missing.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colucci stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colucci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mamchenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colucci's guard.
Mamchenko passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Colucci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Colucci manages to get to full guard.
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 Michel Colucci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colucci slips under a jab.
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Nice cross by Mamchenko.
Colucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Colucci moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Colucci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamchenko's half guard.#T1#
Mamchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colucci with the ground and pound but Mamchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Colucci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Colucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Colucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colucci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Colucci working Mamchenko over with strikes.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from standing back up.
Colucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Colucci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colucci goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mamchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Mamchenko has his feet on Colucci's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mamchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colucci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure he mentioned Heavy Metal Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nilsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen cracks Orlov with a solid left hand.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen distracts Orlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Orlov controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilsen trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.#T3#
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Nilsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Orlov pushes Nilsen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov, which made it look bad.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orlov sprawls and moves away.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilsen in his tracks.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nilsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Orlov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nilsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Nilsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov cracks Nilsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov thumps Nilsen with a low kick.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown. Orlov fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Yacob Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Nilsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlov wants to control but Nilsen passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Orlov gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard.
Nilsen lands a couple of digs.
Nilsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nilsen is looking to sweep but instead, Orlov has passed into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to control Orlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsen avoid being mounted?#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.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Nilsen trying to control here.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Orlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen 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.#T4#
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Nilsen's ribs.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
A counter left hand to the body from Nilsen misses its target.
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Django looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Hart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Django after a bit of a struggle.
Hart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Django goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart is working for takedown but Django is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Django lands a takedown into guard.
Django won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
Django chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Django is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Django is in close to Hart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django stays in close to Hart's body and controls the position.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Django slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Hart trying to control the position.
Django works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
Django working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Django trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Hart is rocked!
Hart looks winded!
Django content to stall in guard here.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Django finish him?
Django gets to his feet and stands over Hart, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hart felt that one! Django unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hart from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Django!
The defeated Jeremey Hart had this to say: 'It was a tough fight I Will be better the next fight'.

Event: HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow
Date: May 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dylan is looking to score with low kicks.
Larsson misses with a hook. Dylan ducked under it nicely.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larsson misses with a low kick.
Dylan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan connects with a looping right hand.
Dylan scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Dylan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Dylan avoids it well and moves away.
Dylan sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dylan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dylan avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dylan to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Dylan lands a glancing blow to the side of Larsson's head.
Dylan swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
Dylan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dylan connects with a single shot there.
Larsson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dylan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dylan throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dylan throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larsson stops Dylan from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dylan wants to get back to his feet.
Larsson controlling the pace.
Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Larsson there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Larsson 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! Dylan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Larsson!
A less than humble Gunner Larsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SAFO 61 Goncalves v Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Randalman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randalman lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Randalman is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Randalman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randalman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Randalman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Randalman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Randalman working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Randalman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randalman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randalman moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Randalman has hold of Gracie's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gracie tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Randalman cranks the arm and Gracie screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gracie, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randy Randalman!
A victorious Randy Randalman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SAFO 61 Goncalves v Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Bro lands with an overhand left.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bro manages to avoid it.
Archer scores with the left hand. Bro knows he should have avoided that one.
Archer throws a sloppy head kick
and Bro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
Archer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer lands a high kick!
Bro scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Bro scores with the left hand. Archer knows he should have avoided that one.
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bro.
Bro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Archer misses with the combination.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bro counters with a straight right hand.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bro misses with a double jab.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Bro avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Bro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer throws a leg kick but Bro moved away.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bro.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bro moves away from the strike by Archer.
Archer tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bro's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer tries a low kick but Bro avoids it.
Sterling Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Bro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bro if he has to take too many more of those.
Archer needs to keep his hands up - Bro had a free shot at his head there.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Archer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer slips under a jab from Bro.#T3#
Bro misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer swings for the body but Bro moves out of range.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bro connects with a body shot.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Bro.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Bro counters with a series of strikes. Archer will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Bro cracks Archer with a hook to the temple - Archer is on wobbly legs here! Bro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Archer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bro wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Come @ Me Bro!

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Ludwig
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Ludwig misses. #CL#
Colucci moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Colucci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Ludwig turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ludwig manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Colucci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colucci is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Colucci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Colucci can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Colucci manages to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colucci defending well though.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Colucci's temple.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Colucci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Colucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ludwig defends well.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colucci is controlling Ludwig's posture.#T2#
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colucci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Colucci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colucci trying to pass the guard but Ludwig defending well.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
Colucci throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Ludwig is positioning himself well to prevent Colucci advancing to mount.
Colucci throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colucci is working away from the top position though.
Colucci content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Colucci stops Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
Colucci controlling the action here.
Colucci 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.
Ludwig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard. #REVB#
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colucci holds on and takes a little breather.
Colucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.#T4#
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ludwig postures up in Colucci's guard and throws a big left but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Colucci counters with a single leg into guard. Ludwig didn't expect that.
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colucci.
Ludwig lunges at Colucci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colucci's hand.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colucci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ludwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colucci manages to avoid it.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colucci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colucci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck for Colucci with that takedown attempt.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Colucci counters with a single leg into guard. Ludwig didn't expect that.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Ludwig has control of Colucci's left arm, preventing Colucci from doing any damage.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Colucci isn't so interested in that idea.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Colucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Colucci is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig pulls Colucci in to control the position.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colucci connects with a couple of short punches.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Ludwig blocks nicely.
Ludwig wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig looking to control.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling the position.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Ludwig blocks nicely.
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci stops Ludwig from standing up.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludwig has wrist control.
Colucci with a nice head shot there.
Colucci 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.
Ludwig can't keep his opponent in guard - Colucci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ludwig is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
Ludwig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Colucci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig avoids it really well and circles away.
Ludwig looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good work by Ludwig as he checks the leg kick.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Ludwig just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ludwig tenderised Colucci's leg. Colucci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colucci takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colucci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Ludwig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colucci down.
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling his arm.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Colucci wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ludwig cracks Colucci with a big right hand but Colucci just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ludwig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Colucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
Ludwig looks to land a strike but Colucci avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig chips away with some ground and pound.
Colucci has his hands on Ludwig's head, controlling the position.
Colucci working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ludwig feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ludwig is fighting to break Colucci's control of his arms but Colucci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colucci is trying to keep Ludwig in close.
Ludwig trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colucci's guard.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ludwig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Colucci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ludwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colucci.
Colucci prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
Colucci trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ludwig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig 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.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Colucci postures up.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig 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: UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murray is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Murray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Murray.#T1#
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Murray has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray is trying to stall. #T2#
Reed wants a takedown.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray. #BC#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Alex Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
Murray throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Reed punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T3#
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Reed drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Reed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.#T4#
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Murray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murray is defending well.
Reed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side. #CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed'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.
#R2#
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Murray misses.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Murray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Murray misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alex Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well. #CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reed has his back to the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Reed is trying to trip Murray. He has hold of a leg but Murray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reed persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T1#
Reed stands up over Murray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed won't allow Murray to get back to his feet. #ES#
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murray has Reed pushed against the cage.
Murray is trying to stall. #BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Reed. #T2#
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
A big right from Murray misses. #CL#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Reed pulls guard.
Murray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reed is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SU#
Murray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.#TD2#
Reed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Reed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Murray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reed is on him like a limpet, forcing Murray back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Reed successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Murray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.#T4#
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Murray.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Murray clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray stalling against the cage.
Reed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Reed.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Murray tries to tie him up.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Reed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Reed has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray is pushing Reed's head away, looking to escape. Reed manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Murray tries to escape but Reed is in control.
Murray bucks up and tries to throw Reed off but instead Reed has got his back!
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Reed looking to break Murray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Murray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reed is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reed gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reed gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reed apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murray stuffs the takedown.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Murray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Reed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Murray pushes Reed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Reed 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.#T2#
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed fails with the takedown.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a hook.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks. #TD2#
Reed gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Murray's hands, connecting with Murray's forehead.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Reed is looking to advance position but Murray won't allow it.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murray is looking to escape.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well. #T4##ES#
Murray pushes Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Murray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murray manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off.
Reed tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JAG Redemption
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Lamas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamas sprawls and moves away.
Lamas throws a jab but it's blocked by Wobble.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lamas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Wobble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lamas throws a series of punches but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lamas misses with a double jab #TD#
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown. Lamas fights it but they end up in guard.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.
Lamas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##ES2#
Lamas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wobble has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lamas looking to stall.
Lamas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamas'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.
Wobble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wobble is trying to drag Lamas to the mat but Lamas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wobble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamas is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wobble looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
Wobble tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamas avoids the damage to the body.
Wobble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamas prevents it. #TD#
Wobble lands a takedown into guard. #T2#
Lamas is looking to stand up but Wobble isn't so interested in that idea.
Wobble trying to control but Lamas is working from the bottom.
Lamas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wobble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamas wants to sweep but no luck.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble trying to control but Lamas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lamas closes the distance and clinches.
Wobble takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamas after a bit of a struggle.
Lamas looking to throw knees to the head but Wobble is blocking nicely.
Lamas stalls.
Lamas is trying to force a seperation but Wobble has the dominant position.
Lamas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wobble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Lamas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamas trying to stall but Wobble improves his position. #TD#
Wobble is trying to trip Lamas. He has hold of a leg but Lamas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wobble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lamas is trying to keep Wobble in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Lamas blocks nicely.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Lamas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Wobble has his foot on Lamas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lamas works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamas wants to stand but Wobble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wobble wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Lamas dominated that round.
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#
Lamas cracks Wobble with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Lamas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lamas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wobble backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Wobble gets tackled into the cage by Lamas. Lamas maintains the clinch.
Wobble has Lamas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wobble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamas prevents it.
Wobble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lamas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wobble seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lamas can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wobble blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lamas breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamas won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamas is trying to control Wobble's posture but Wobble avoids it.
Lamas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wobble's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wobble is keen to just control but Lamas is a slippery customer.
Wobble 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.
Lamas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wobble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wobble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamas defending well though.
Wobble is controlling the pace.
Lamas is refusing to be controlled, as Wobble sits in half guard.
Wobble thows a huge punch but Lamas dodges it nicely.
Lamas manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Wobble 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.
Lamas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamas wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wobble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wobble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lamas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
Lamas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamas 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 decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lamas tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Lamas is quick to defend against it.
Lamas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Lamas tries to clinch up.
Lamas misses with a two punch combination.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamas misses with a hook #TD#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control.
Wobble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wobble scoring with punches and elbows.
Lamas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Wobble's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lamas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wobble cracks Lamas with a big right hand but Lamas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wobble trying to control the action but Lamas is working from the bottom.
Wobble lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 Jah Wobble will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Wobble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lamas swinging wildly here.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Lamas is predictable there #TD#
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown. Lamas fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Lamas uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Lamas closes the distance and clinches.
Wobble takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Lamas manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wobble wants to clinch up but Lamas keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Wobble clinches up with Lamas and pushes him back against the cage.
Wobble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Wobble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamas is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble. #BC2#
Lamas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wobble attempts a counter takedown but Lamas avoids it well and moves away.
Lamas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wobble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wobble.
Lamas tries to clinch up.
Lamas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wobble is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamas is defending well. #T2#
Wobble misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wobble working away.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamas keeps working.
Wobble controls the position from side control.
Wobble trying to control the position but Lamas is working away.
Wobble lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Lamas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamas wants to control but Wobble postures up.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamas keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Wobble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lamas is trying to get back to half guard.
Wobble trying to control the position but Lamas is working away.
Lamas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wobble connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wobble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lamas is avoiding damage well.
Lamas is not content to let Wobble control the position.
Lamas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wobble is controlling him well.
Wobble throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamas's head but Lamas avoids it well.
Lamas is looking for a sweep.
Lamas can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Lamas.
I think Lamas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Lamas!

Event: Island Brawls 9
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Django dives in and scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
Django trying to control the position from guard on top but Hootenanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Django drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Django jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Django looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Django prevents Hootenanny from getting back to his feet.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Django throwing strikes but missing.
Django postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.

Django postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hootenanny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Django, into his guard.

Django pulls Hootenanny in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hootenanny wants to get up but he can't break Django's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hootenanny stands up and waves to Django to follow him.

Hootenanny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Django to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Django pushes down on Hootenanny's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Django seems content to control.
Django sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hootenanny defending well though.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hootenanny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Django throws a strike but Hootenanny avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Django throwing strikes from guard but Hootenanny blocks nicely.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Django controls from within his opponent's guard.
Django must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Django is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Django won't allow Hootenanny to get back to his feet.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Django throws a big elbow that misses.
Django works over Hootenanny with some ground and pound from guard.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
Django throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hootenanny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Django dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Django swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hootenanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Django closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hootenanny to the mat! Hootenanny manages to get full guard.
Hootenanny keeping moving, preventing Django from controlling successfully.
Django throws an elbow that misses. Hootenanny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Django's guard. Nice move by Hootenanny!

Hootenanny is fighting to break Django's control of his arms but Django is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hootenanny is one step ahead there.
Hootenanny has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems keen to control Hootenanny's posture.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Django has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hootenanny stopping the sweep attempt from Django.

Hootenanny stands and steps away. Django gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hootenanny lands with a hook. Django tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Django fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hootenanny sprawls well initially but Django persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hootenanny pushes Django off and gets back to his feet.
Hootenanny slips a jab and a cross from Django.
Hootenanny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Hootenanny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Django doesn't seem phased though.

Django darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hootenanny regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Django.
Django loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Django tries to pass.
Django scoring with punches to the head and body.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hootenanny manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Django wants a takedown but no success here.
Django digs a right hand into Hootenanny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hootenanny's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hootenanny is looking to break free of the clinch but Django has double underhooks.
Django is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hootenanny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Django with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hootenanny stops a takedown attempt from Django.
Ozkar Hootenanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Django.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny is trying to break free.
Django tries to work over Hootenanny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Django looking for a takedown.
Django working aggressively here.
Django struggles to land a body shot inside as Hootenanny controls his hands.
Hootenanny has had enough of the clinch but Django keeps him there for the moment.
Django tries to throw a body punch but Hootenanny avoids it by throwing Django back against the cage.
Django using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hootenanny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Django tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hootenanny avoids it.
Django has Hootenanny pressed against the cage, preventing Hootenanny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Django tries to land knees in the clinch but Hootenanny avoids the damage to the body.
Hootenanny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozkar Hootenanny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Django shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hootenanny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny being controlled for a moment.
Django scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Django in side control, throwing shots but Hootenanny defends.
Django throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hootenanny works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Django is trying to control. Hootenanny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up here but Django is controlling him well.
Django thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hootenanny's head.
Django working Hootenanny over with strikes.
Django trying to advance position but Hootenanny counters by regaining guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Django.
Django is in close to Hootenanny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Django is pushing down on Hootenanny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hootenanny is fighting to maintain full guard but Django has managed to sneak the leg through.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Django is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hootenanny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Django.
Django missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Django is looking for a kimura but Hootenanny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Django to get the leverage.
Django trying to control from half guard but Hootenanny is working away.
Hootenanny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Django is controlling the pace.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Django connects with a nice short shot to Hootenanny's temple.
Django winds up and cracks Hootenanny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hootenanny tries to kick Django off but Django keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Django is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Django is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Django moves nicely into side control.

Django tries for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending well.
Django has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hootenanny prevents Django from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Django swings around for an armbar but Hootenanny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Django's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Django!

Event: PL MMA 38,5
Date: May 14, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.

Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hill sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colucci prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill wants to control but Colucci is keeping busy.
Hill gets full guard.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is trying to keep Colucci in close.
Colucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.

Hill working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hill looking for a guillotine here but Colucci defends easily.
Colucci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard.

Colucci 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.
Colucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hill advances to half guard.

Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Colucci is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colucci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hill is trying to control. Colucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Colucci defends it.
Colucci trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Hill prevents Colucci from improving his position.

Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Hill working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colucci but Colucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colucci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hill gets the takedown into side control.
Hill scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hill tries to advance to mount but Colucci denies him.
Colucci taking punishment in the form of punches.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard.

Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Hill.
Colucci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colucci controls the position for a moment.
Colucci managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hill.

Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill working away.
Hill working the body and head with strikes.
Hill landing a few strikes.
Colucci wants to control but Hill postures up.
Scott Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colucci sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hill 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.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Hill working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Colucci is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colucci is trying to stand.

Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is nestled in close to Colucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colucci tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Colucci has his hands clasped together around Hill's back. He's all about the action.
Hill working Colucci over with strikes.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard.
Colucci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hill.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colucci.
Colucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Colucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand

and Colucci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hill!
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colucci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colucci off and has taken his back!
Colucci prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
Hill is landing with strikes. Colucci can't take much more of this.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colucci wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Colucci trying to control but not successfully.
Colucci prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.

Colucci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
I really don't envy Colucci right now.
Hill not allowing Colucci to control his hands.

Hill is looking for a rear naked choke here but Colucci reverses the position brilliantly into Hill's guard!
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Colucci has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard.

Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.

Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.

Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Colucci wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Colucci trying to control the position.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Colucci attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.

Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Colucci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Colucci's guard.
Colucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Colucci managing to control the position.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Colucci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill.

Colucci drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard.

Colucci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Colucci is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill is in close to Colucci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci is adopting a defensive guard.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colucci trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill scores with a jab. Colucci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Colucci moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill swings for the body but Colucci moves out of range.
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colucci moves away.
Hill leaves Colucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the shot to the body.

Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colucci napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hill tries to move to mount but Colucci blocks the move with his legs.
Hill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Colucci is avoiding damage well.
Hill tries to move to mount but Colucci blocks the move with his legs.
Colucci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Colucci is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is chipping away with strikes.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Colucci holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Colucci wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Colucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colucci takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill throws an elbow but Colucci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hill scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Colucci tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Nice shot by Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Colucci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hill lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control the pace but Colucci is squirming around nicely.
Colucci holds of for dear life.
Colucci working to try and regain half guard.
Colucci tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount.
Hill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hill with shots to the head and body - Colucci looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Colucci's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Colucci is looking to get to half guard.
Hill landing shots from mount.

It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Hill lands a couple of good shots and Colucci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hill has the hooks in. Colucci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Colucci trying to control the hands but Hill won't let him.

Hill is looking for the choke from the back position but Colucci is controlling his hands well.
Colucci trying to control the position but Hill manages to sink in the hooks.

Hill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hill.
Hill has Colucci flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hill is looking to control Colucci but Colucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Colucci has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hill looking to break Colucci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Colucci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hill misses with a punch to the head.
Colucci turns into Hill and is now in his guard.
Hill has Colucci pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hill!
Scott Hill is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Scott Hill 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: UnderGround FC 120
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
One scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but One manages to pass to mount!
One trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Reed is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
One with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
One throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
One drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now One has Reed in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Reed working some strikes from top position.
One lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
One trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed pulls One in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
One passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One moves nicely into side control.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
One is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reed is working to avoid the ground and pound but One connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reed holding on.
One taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Breed One dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
One trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
One looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - One advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Reed has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, One escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by One!#SUB#
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One landing a few strikes.
Reed wants to control but One postures up.
One taking a breather here.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
One is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reed's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
One scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reed takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reed struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is not content to let One control the position.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked One off and has taken his back!
Reed has the hooks in. One is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
One is working hard here to advance position.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed is punishing One with some ground and pound. #T3#
Reed is working the ground and pound. Can One escape?
One wants to escape the position.
One rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
Reed tries to break free.
One lands punches and elbows.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reed tries to reverse the position but One maintains control.
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away. #T4#
One looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
One is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reed is surviving well by controlling One's body position as best he can.
One lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
One is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reed shrugs it off. #SUB#
One with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
One content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Breed One dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed misses with a leg kick #TD#
so One counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed pulls One in close to his closed guard and prevents One from doing any damage or advancing position.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One controls from within his opponent's guard.
One postures up.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One working Reed over with strikes.
Reed is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
One is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
One 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.
One is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
One passes to full mount!
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
One tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed wants to control but One is having none of it.#T3#
One putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reed taking shots to the head.
One scoring with strikes but Reed is staying in there.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding One's attempts to control the action.
Reed is bucking up trying to escape but One cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reed holds of for dear life.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
Reed is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
One unloading with bombs!
One avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
One punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by One.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding One's attempts to control the action.
Reed wants to hold on but One pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of One's lack of action.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Breed One!
Our winner, New Breed One, 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: PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald .
McDonald is working Colucci over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Colucci!
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colucci tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
Colucci is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Colucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colucci just holding on.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Colucci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Colucci can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Colucci in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and Colucci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Colucci trying to control the hands but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McDonald gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McDonald gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McDonald apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Colucci misses with a takedown
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald cracks Colucci with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colucci checks the leg kick.
Colucci walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald .
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colucci with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a leg kick. #TD#
McDonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colucci is trying to defend but McDonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci is controlling McDonald 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colucci wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Colucci over with strikes. #T3#
Colucci tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colucci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci controlling the position for now.
Colucci wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Colucci is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald from advancing position.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Colucci is looking to clinch.
McDonald thumps Colucci with a low kick.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald .
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Colucci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colucci looking to control. #T1#
Colucci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald throws a strike but Colucci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci content to stall in guard here.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colucci wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Colucci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Colucci managing to control the position.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colucci is pulling down on McDonald 's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald , at least for the moment.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Colucci is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Colucci has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colucci can do to turn this around?
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Colucci blocks nicely.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is working Colucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is working Colucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Colucci in a clinch.
Colucci is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colucci down to the mat. Colucci avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Colucci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald !
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Colucci has mounted him!
Colucci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald throwing hammer fists to the chest of Colucci. What's that going to do exactly?
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colucci working McDonald over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colucci looking to finish McDonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDonald !
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Colucci lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colucci is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald is thwarting Colucci's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Colucci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Colucci has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
McDonald is nestled in close to Colucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Colucci won't allow it.
McDonald working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Colucci to regain full guard.
Our spies down at at Kombat Hangar 18 inform us that Colucci has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.#CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Colucci tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Colucci.
McDonald lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colucci.
Colucci leaning against his opponent. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colucci looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Colucci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Colucci's head.
Jab by McDonald .#T1#
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Colucci walks into a jab.
Colucci shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Colucci blocks the body kick.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colucci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colucci tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Colucci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
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!
McDonald scores with punches from side control.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
Colucci manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Colucci is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Colucci's temple.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Colucci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald working Colucci over with strikes.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
Colucci is trying to control but can't. #T3#
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colucci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Colucci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colucci moves into full guard.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #SUB2#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Colucci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald had his way with Michel Colucci in that round.
That's time! McDonald 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
McDonald throws a push kick but Colucci slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Colucci down.
Colucci fails to land the takedown.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Colucci moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Colucci.#TD#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Colucci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald winds up and cracks Colucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colucci regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
McDonald is pushing down on Colucci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colucci is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Colucci has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Colucci has one foot on McDonald 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colucci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colucci is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T4#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is fighting to break Colucci's control of his arms but Colucci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald advances to half guard.
Colucci wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen slips a jab from Feti.
Feti slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti wants to counter the offense by Nilsen and move into the clinch position.
Feti misses with a kick to the body.
Nilsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Feti defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Nilsen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Feti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nilsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Feti back against the cage.
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!
Feti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head. #T1#
Nilsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Feti.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feti.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Feti landing knees to the body.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Feti avoiding damage as Nilsen throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Feti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nilsen goes for a takedown attempt but Feti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feti counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Feti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Feti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick.
Feti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feti throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.#T3#
Feti clobbers Nilsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilsen moves out of range as Feti strikes.
Nilsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Feti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.#CL#
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Feti lands a nice elbow.
Nilsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feti throws an elbow that misses.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti misses with an elbow strike.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Feti avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetis head.
Our sources have told us that Nilsen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Feti lands an elbow that stopped Nilsen in his tracks for a moment.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Feti.
Feti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti.
Feti wants to counter with a clinch but Nilsen pushes him away.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
It looked like Nilsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Feti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feti avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Feti blocks a jab.
Nilsen scores with a three punch combo!
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A lazy left from Feti finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nilsen throws a hook but Feti avoids it easily.
Feti throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Feti.
Feti misses with a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Feti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Feti, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Feti clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Nilsen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
Feti can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Feti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feti.
Feti lands a body punch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Feti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands with a left to the head.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Feti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
Sione Feti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Feti.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Nilsen avoids the elbow strike from Feti, against the cage.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike from Feti.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Feti blocks with his arms.
Feti pushes off an throws an elbow but Nilsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feti prevents the takedown attempt.
Feti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feti digs a right hand into Nilsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilsen's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti lands with a right to the head.
Feti lands with a light punch inside.
Feti digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Feti throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Feti. #T4#
Feti is working Nilsen over against the cage.
Feti lands a knee to the body.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Feti lands a right hand.
Feti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Feti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Feti.
Feti landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Feti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Feti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yacob Nilsen's cut.
That's time! Nilsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Feti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsen's knee momentarily.
Nilsen closes the distance but Feti moves to the side
and Feti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilsen thinking.
Feti lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Feti.
A solid body kick from Feti.
Jab by Feti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Feti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feti to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti is looking to clinch.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Feti throws the kick towards the body but Nilsen avoids it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Feti throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nilsen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sione Feti!
After winning the bout, Sione Feti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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