Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Riggs clinches with his opponent.
Riggs scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Riggs - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Riggs.
A short left from Riggs.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Riggs scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Riggs.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Riggs counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Riggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Roberts has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggs walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice body shot.
Riggs lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Riggs catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts looks winded!#CL#
Riggs rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A left and a right from Riggs both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely.
It looked like Riggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clayton Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs lands a knee to the body.
Riggs stalling.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Riggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Riggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riggs obliges.#BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Riggs finds it's target.
Riggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Riggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Riggs rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4##BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jf Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Riggs avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Riggs won't allow it.
Good body shot from Riggs. #BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Riggs pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Riggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts shoots and misses
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riggs has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Clayton Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Riggs landing knees to the head. #T1#
Riggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riggs. #BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Clayton Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.#CL#
Riggs moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.#BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts misses with a takedown #CL#
and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riggs.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Riggs cracks Roberts with a nice body shot.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Riggs. #BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Riggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Riggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Riggs.
Riggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Riggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Roberts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
Riggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riggs is looking to escape.
Riggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riggs counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Riggs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riggs is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Riggs counter with a right hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Riggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.#TD2#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riggs being controlled for a moment.
More stalling from Roberts.#SUB2#
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Riggs wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Riggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roberts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roberts with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Riggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roberts remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts is continuing to stall.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
Roberts controls the position.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Roberts stalls from top position.#T3#
The adventures of Roberts the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Riggs instigates a clinch.
Riggs connects with a knee to the head.
Riggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Riggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.#T4##CL#
Riggs darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Clayton Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riggs lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riggs, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Riggs!

Event: QFC Tournament 1092 Round 2
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1#
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Dangerfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Dangerfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Dangerfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Dangerfield keeps the fight on the outside.
As Roberts tries to get set, Dangerfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberts manages to avoid the attempt.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dangerfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangerfield.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Dangerfield is looking to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dangerfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dangerfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Roberts gets a clinch. #TD#
Dangerfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dangerfield is trying for a kimura here. Roberts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dangerfield wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sam Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jackson.#BC#
Roberts breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts stalling the fight.
Jackson avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.#T3#
Jackson is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Justin Jackson has been cut.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Roberts lands a big knee! That's hurt Jackson! Oh, he's all over the place! Roberts lands another knee that sends Jackson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Roberts!

Event: QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Jaccobi pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaccobi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Jaccobi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaccobi did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jaccobi wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Roberts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jaccobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts fails to pull guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tye Jaccobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Jaccobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaccobi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jaccobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaccobi after a bit of a struggle.
Jaccobi landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Jaccobi.
Jaccobi stalling against the cage.
Jaccobi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaccobi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Roberts looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Jaccobi stalling in the clinch.
Jaccobi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Jaccobi lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaccobi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaccobi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaccobi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaccobi tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaccobi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Jaccobi.#T4#
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaccobi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaccobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaccobi controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tye Jaccobi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jaccobi wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaccobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaccobi leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaccobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Jaccobi shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaccobi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaccobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tye Jaccobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Jaccobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaccobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaccobi lands a head kick! #ROC#Roberts is rocked!#T1#
Jaccobi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roberts! Jaccobi dives in looking to finish! Roberts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tye Jaccobi!
Tye Jaccobi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Doen misses with the combination.
Robin Van Doen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Van Doen.
Van Doen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Doen scores with a jab. Artist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Doen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artist on the side of the head.
Van Doen is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Doen misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artist.
Van Doen works over Artist's head and body with a nice combination.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Van Doen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Artist just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Doen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Artist is rocked!
Artist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Doen.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Doen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Doen avoids the head kick by Artist.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.
Van Doen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Doen throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Artist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Doen lands a front kick.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist throws a fast counter high kick but Van Doen manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Doen.
Van Doen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Van Doen misses.
Artist moves out of range of the body kick from Van Doen.
Artist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Doen.
Van Doen punishes Artist's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Doen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.
Van Doen works over Artist's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Doen scores with a jab. Artist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artist is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Doen finish him?
Van Doen throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.
Artist seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Doen thumps Artist with a low kick.
Van Doen throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Van Doen.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen lands with an uppercut that bounces Artist off the cage and back into range.
Van Doen looks to land a body kick but Artist moved away.
Artist tries to clinch but Van Doen is having none of it.
Van Doen looks to land a right hand but Artist moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist lands with a kick to the temple. Van Doen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Doen misses with a wild combination.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist tries to clinch up but Van Doen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Doen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist looks winded!
Van Doen tries to land a front kick but Artist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Doen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Van Doen clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Van Doen tries to break the clinch but Artist is controlling the position.
Van Doen lands a hook that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist. #BC2#
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Artist tries to clinch but Van Doen is having none of it.
Van Doen misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Doen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Van Doen.
A head kick misses from Artist.
It looks like Van Doen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Van Doen.
Van Doen lands with a kick to the temple. Artist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artist throws a wild hook but Van Doen just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Artist gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Van Doen raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Van Doen!
Robin Van Doen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#TD#
MacCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCarthy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T1#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
MacCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
MacCarthy landing shots from mount.
MacCarthy landing punches.
MacCarthy content just to control the position here.
MacCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but MacCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
MacCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
MacCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face. #T2#
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by MacCarthy.
Diaz regains half guard.
MacCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is not content to let MacCarthy control the position.
Diaz trying to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Diaz tries to roll over but MacCarthy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with MacCarthy in his half guard.
MacCarthy throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
MacCarthy is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control MacCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCarthy's waist but MacCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCarthy as he avoids it easily. #TD#
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep MacCarthy in close. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
MacCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
MacCarthy advances to full mount.
MacCarthy controlling the pace for now.
MacCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
BOOM! MacCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
MacCarthy dominating with strikes here.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for MacCarthy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A less than humble Sean MacCarthy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 16
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist connects with a crisp jab.
Mcclean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordquist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mcclean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nordquist tries to escape but Mcclean is in control.
Nordquist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcclean's best efforts.
Nordquist is in trouble now - Mcclean has advanced to mount!
Nordquist looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Nordquist wants to hold on but Mcclean pushes him away.
Mcclean controlling the pace for now.
Nordquist is trying to stand up.
Mcclean trying to control but Nordquist is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcclean working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Nordquist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nordquist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist tries to kick Mcclean off but Mcclean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcclean trying to control from half guard but Nordquist is working away.
Nordquist is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nordquist is trying to control but Mcclean passes into side control!
Mcclean prevents Nordquist from escaping the position.
Nordquist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nordquist looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mcclean is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nordquist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nordquist for a finish.
Nordquist just trying to survive but Mcclean is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Mcclean patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcclean tries to get the hooks in deep but Nordquist pushed the leg off.
Mcclean avoiding Nordquist 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Nordquist right now. #SUB2#
Mcclean is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nordquist has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nordquist trying to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in full control for now. #T4#
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcclean wants to control but Nordquist is keeping busy.
Nordquist is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Nordquist right now.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mcclean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nordquist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordquist shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclean tries to sprawl out of it but Nordquist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcclean feints the counter takedown.
Mcclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Nordquist there.#CL#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Nordquist. Nordquist maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nordquist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nordquist has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Nordquist jumps into guard, dragging Mcclean to the mat.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nordquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcclean stopping the sweep attempt from Nordquist.
Brian Mcclean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcclean stops Nordquist from standing up. #SUB#
Nordquist is looking for a triangle but Mcclean pushes his legs off easily.
Nordquist wants to stand but Mcclean is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordquist throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcclean wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcclean. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nordquist is wriggling around but Mcclean manages to pass to half guard.
Nordquist misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Nordquist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mcclean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nordquist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Mcclean!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo misses with a low kick as Artist jumps back.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artist.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woodoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist tries to clinch up but Woodoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.#CL#
Artist moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodoo tries a knee to the head but Artist blocks it. #T1##BC#
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Artist.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
A little jabbing left from Woodoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woodoo throws a wild body kick that Artist sees coming a mile off.
Artist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Artist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woodoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Artist looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodoo throws the kick towards the body but Artist avoids it.
Woodoo throws the kick towards the body but Artist avoids it.
A combination from Woodoo does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woodoo. That's going to slow Artist down.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Woodoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artist.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Woodoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range. #T3#
Woodoo lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo looks to land a body kick but Artist moved away.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodoo circles away.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Woodoo tries to keep at a distance but Artist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woodoo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Woodoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Woodoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woodoo! But no joy.#T4#
Woodoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artist.
Woodoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Woodoo lands a big head kick that sends Artist tumbling to the mat! Woodoo takes a step backwards and waves Artist back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Artist is rocked!
Woodoo's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woodoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woodoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Artist seems to have got his legs back now.
Woodoo throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artist.
Artist is looking for a counter combo.
Artist tries to clinch up.#CL#
Artist closes the distance and pushes Woodoo back into the cage.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land. #BC#
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodoo is looking to slow Artist down with leg kicks.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waampa Woodoo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist tries to clinch there but Woodoo circles away.
A head kick misses from Woodoo.
An inside leg kick from Woodoo misses.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist lands with a kick to the temple. Woodoo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artist throws a jab when Woodoo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodoo swings for the body but Artist moves out of range.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Woodoo misses with a head kick. #CL#
Artist gets a clinch.
Woodoo misses with an elbow strike.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artist avoids it.
Woodoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Woodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodoo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woodoo - that will leave a mark!
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Artist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woodoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woodoo throws out the jab. #T2#
Woodoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Woodoo misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Artist blocks the low kick.#CL#
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily. #CL#
Artist forces Woodoo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Artist breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Woodoo.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo scores with a leg kick.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Woodoo.
Artist moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo lands a head kick. Artist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Waampa Woodoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woodoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Artist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woodoo misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Artist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Woodoo.
A head kick misses from Artist. #T4#
Woodoo misses with a body shot.
Waampa Woodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Woodoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist throws a quick counter head kick but Woodoo was just out of range.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Woodoo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Woodoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodoo catches Artist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waampa Woodoo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Woodoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist wants to clinch.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodoo circles away. #CL#
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woodoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow. #BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Woodoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Woodoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artist. #T1#
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Woodoo does no damage.
Woodoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artist tries to clinch but Woodoo is having none of it.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Good work by Woodoo as he checks the leg kick.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Artist does no damage.
As Artist backs off Woodoo throws a huge counter combo but Artist manages to avoid it all.
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist tries to clinch but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Woodoo lands a head kick. Artist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woodoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist looks to land a body kick but Woodoo moved away.
Woodoo lands a head kick!
Artist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Woodoo.
Artist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Woodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Woodoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woodoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Woodoo. #CL#
Artist has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist wants to clinch
and Woodoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Woodoo scores with a nice body kick.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woodoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Woodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Ko Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waampa Woodoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waampa Woodoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodoo 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waampa Woodoo!
Waampa Woodoo gave a mention to na in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Reigns clinches up against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reigns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to drag Reigns to the mat but Reigns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Diaz has been cut.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reigns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Reigns tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Diaz. #CL#
Reigns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reigns lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Reigns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reigns with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up John Diaz's cut even more.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands. #T3#
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns lands a damaging elbow.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reigns walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body.
Reigns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
Reigns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above John Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Reigns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Reigns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Reigns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reigns is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Reigns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Reigns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reigns continues to drive forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Reigns, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Reigns against the cage but Reigns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Reigns feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down. #T1#
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Reigns avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Reigns scores a nice knee to the body.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reigns lands a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns lands an elbow inside.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Reigns landing knees to the head. #T2#
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reigns unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Reigns tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A knee to the head by Reigns. #CUT#John Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Reigns.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face. #T3#
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Thanos Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 10
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcclean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcclean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.
Mcclean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclean wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcclean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powell! #REVB##T1#
Mcclean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mcclean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcclean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcclean manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcclean moves into full guard.
Mcclean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcclean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclean, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcclean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcclean.
Mcclean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mcclean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcclean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcclean.
Mcclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcclean is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.#SUB#
Mcclean is looking for a triangle here but Powell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Powell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powell!
Mcclean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclean tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
Powell throws out a counter right but Mcclean avoids it with no problem.
Powell swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Powell sizes up Mcclean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcclean doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Powell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Mcclean up against the cage.
Mcclean trying to land knees to the body.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell cracks Mcclean with a nice body shot.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcclean drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Powell.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a left hand.
Andre Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcclean's elbow.
Mcclean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##CL2#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Mcclean trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
A short right from Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Powell. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Mcclean's ribcage. Mcclean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell is leaning against Mcclean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Powell. #T4#
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powell. #CL2#
Powell forces Mcclean back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcclean is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcclean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcclean is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcclean prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage. #T3#
A short left from Powell.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell lands a body shot.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Brian Mcclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Powell!

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle Finale
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Jomoney gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Jomoney throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jomoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts throws a strike but Jomoney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jomoney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jomoney has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jomoney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jomoney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Jomoney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Jomoney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jomoney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jomoney connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Roberts is trying to escape the position but Jomoney is controlling the position.
Jomoney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jomoney is putting a hurting on Roberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jomoney tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jomoney lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#Roberts is rocked!
Jomoney cracks Roberts with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jomoney immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Roberts is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jomoney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Marchionni moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Marchionni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni taking a breather.
Marchionni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marchionni.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marchionni walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchionni throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marchionni stuffs the takedown.
Marchionni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Marchionni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni postures up.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Marchionni keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni landing a few strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni just content to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Marchionni's posture but Marchionni avoids it.
Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down. #T3#
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionni is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Marchionni off but Marchionni is having none of it.
The referee asks Marchionni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marchionni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marchionni is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni taking a breather here.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marchionni lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Marchionni slows the pace down.
Marchionni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Marchionni.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Marchionni scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marchionni rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchionni is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Marchionni is stalling here.
Marchionni slows down the pace here. #T1#
Nice body punch from Marchionni - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Marchionni lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchionni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marchionni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchionni defends it nicely.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni misses with a looping right.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz slips a straight right by Marchionni.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a two punch combination.
Marchionni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz wants to clinch but Marchionni slips to the side#TD#
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Marchionni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchionni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Marchionni connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Marchionni controlling the pace.
Marchionni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg. #T3#
Diaz has hold of Marchionni's hands but Marchionni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Marchionni trying to control the pace.
Marchionni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Marchionni in his half guard.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is in trouble now - Marchionni has advanced to mount!
Marchionni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marchionni lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Marchionni maintains control.
Marchionni lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Marchionni dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Marchionni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Marchionni throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchionni circles away.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marchionni avoids it really well and circles away.
Marchionni tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a body shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchionni as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes one on the button.#T1#
Marchionni looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Marchionni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchionni.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchionni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Marchionni misses with a straight left.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marchionni slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Marchionni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marchionni is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Marchionni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchionni.
Ground and pound from Marchionni. #T3#
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marchionni works his way into side control. #SUB#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Marchionni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni 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 Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchionni scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni 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 Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Marchionni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchionni 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Marchionni!
After the fight, Pietro Marchionni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcclean's head.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill avoids the head kick by Mcclean.
Mcclean throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Mcclean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Mcclean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Hill misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mcclean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclean fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Mcclean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcclean lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcclean manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Mcclean works his way into full mount! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcclean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ES2#
Hill bucks Mcclean off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Mcclean 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.
Hill bucks up and tries to throw Mcclean off but instead Mcclean has got his back!
Hill is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcclean'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.
A lull in the action here.
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!#SUB#
Mcclean is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hill is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Mcclean!
In defeat, Devin Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Mane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Mane connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Roberts stands up over Mane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Mane is rocked!#T1#
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Mane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mane is hurt! He's hurt bad - Roberts fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mane from any more punishment! Congratulations to Roberts! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stank misses with a double jab.
Stank is looking to chop away at Artist's legs.
Artist tries to counter by closing the distance.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stank swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Stank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#KD2#
Artist lands a big head kick that sends Stank tumbling to the mat! Artist takes a step backwards and waves Stank back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stank avoids the head kick by Artist.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stank misses with a wild combination.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stank.
Artist circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stank drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Artist follows Stank to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Artist!
Jank Stank was interviewed post fight and said 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Izmaylov sprawls well. Izmaylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Izmaylov cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Roberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Roberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Izmaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roberts really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Izmaylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Izmaylov drops Roberts with a huge uppercut! Roberts drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Izmaylov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cote manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Cote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#T1#
Cote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Cote is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Cote escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cote throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Cote shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cote is one step ahead there.
Cote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cote is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB2#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cote!
Diaz is being controlled here.
Cote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cote tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Cote decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cote.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Cote dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Cote's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cote changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Cote looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Cote drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cote gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Cote's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cote sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cote seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Cote continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Cote performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Cote stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Cote has managed to clinch. #TD#
Cote gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cote will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gabriel Cote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Diaz is working an open guard so Cote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Cote clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cote lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Cote defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cote!
Cote controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Cote dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Cote wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but Cote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Cote leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.#TD#
Cote shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cote was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Cote stalls from top position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Cote has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#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.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Cote decides to stand up.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cote breaks the clinch. #TD#
Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #T3#
Diaz working a defensive guard but Cote passes into half guard.
Cote keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Cote seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cote trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Cote is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Cote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Cote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cote has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Cote!
Gabriel Cote managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch 265# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcclean at a distance.
Mcclean tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcclean wants to clinch up but Badmean keeps it at a distance.
Badmean wants to counter with a clinch but Mcclean pushes him away.
Mcclean tries for a takedown but Badmean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badmean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcclean.
Badmean with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Badmean closes the distance and pushes Mcclean back into the cage.
Mcclean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badmean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcclean jumps guard but Badmean stands there with Mcclean around his waist. Mcclean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badmean lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badmean. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Mcclean has been cut.
Badmean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badmean lands an elbow that stopped Mcclean in his tracks for a moment.
Badmean is leaning against Mcclean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcclean is breathing heavily.#T1#
Badmean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Badmean as the two fighters clinch.
Badmean lands a damaging elbow.
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye.
Nice elbow from Badmean.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Brian Mcclean's cut is getting worse.
Badmean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Badmean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Badmean lands an elbow inside that Mcclean shrugs off.
Badmean lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badmean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badmean lands a nice elbow.
Badmean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye. #CUT2#Brian Mcclean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Badmean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badmean gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Brian Mcclean's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short left from Badmean.
Nice elbow from Badmean.
Badmean lands an elbow inside that Mcclean shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Mcclean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Badmean!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
DelToro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
DelToro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DelToro wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
DelToro throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but DelToro defends easily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DelToro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DelToro defends well.
DelToro tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DelToro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DelToro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Diaz controls DelToro momentarily but DelToro frees himself.
DelToro controls from within his opponent's guard.
DelToro throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but DelToro slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DelToro is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DelToro doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can DelToro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz!

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Artist closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Artist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virus.
Artist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Artist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Virus blocks a head kick by Artist.
It seemed like Virus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Virus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artist lands with a kick to the temple. Virus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Virus misses with a looping right.
Artist staying out of range there.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Virus.
A big right from Virus misses. #CL#
Artist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Artist breaks the clinch. #CL#
Artist has closed the distance and engaged Virus in a clinch.
Virus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Virus tries to circle away but Artist has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virus misses with a hook. Artist ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist lands a head kick!
Artist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Virus misses with a body shot.
Artist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artist gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Virus counter with a right hand.
Artist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Virus finds it's way round the side to connect with Artist's head. #CL#
Artist forces Virus back against the cage and clinches.
Virus fails to pull guard.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage. #BC#
Artist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Artist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virus throws a right and a left that Artist avoids nicely. #CL#
Virus gets tackled into the cage by Artist. Artist maintains the clinch. #T2#
Virus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virus is trying to maintain a safe position but Artist gets an underhook and turns Virus into the cage.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artist walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Virus works the jab nicely.
Artist tries to clinch but Virus is having none of it.
Artist throws a head kick that misses
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Artist misses
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Virus does it's job there.
Virus misses with a looping left.
Artist staying out of range there.
Artist throws a lazy head kick
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Virus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virus throws a looping overhand right but Artist ducks down to avoid it.
Artist throws a counter high kick but Virus was just alert enough to avoid it.
Virus lands an overhand right.
Virus misses the jab.
Virus blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist throws a lazy head kick
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Artist back to the cage. Virus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Virus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Artist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Virus misses.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Virus moves out of range easily.
Artist throws a head kick that misses
and Artist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virus throws a series of punches but Artist moves out of range. #T4#
Virus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virus.
Virus misses the jab.
Virus blocks a head kick by Artist.
Virus throws a lazy right hand but Artist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virus moves out of range of the body kick from Artist.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Artist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Artist throws a head kick that misses
and Virus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Artist is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corona Virus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Artist throws a sloppy head kick
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Artist seems to have got his legs back now.
Artist throws a head kick but Virus moves out of range.
Virus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Virus catches Artist right on the button with a cross.
Virus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Virus gets tackled into the cage by Artist. Artist maintains the clinch. #BC#
Artist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virus blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Virus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Artist closes the distance but Virus moves to the side
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Virus circles away.
Corona Virus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus missing with a left hand there. Artist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Virus moves out of range easily.
Virus throws a big shot that misses.
Virus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Artist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virus thuds his right hand into Artist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Artist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand.
Virus scores with a nice right hand.
and Virus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Artist! He's just covering up as Virus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!

Event: Sucker Punch 265# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Lighting Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Lighting Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lighting Hands tries to get set, Mcclean tries to push him back and clinch up but Lighting Hands manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcclean dodges the punch combination from Lighting Hands.
Bomb Squad Lighting Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mcclean drives through and clinches with Lighting Hands against the cage.
Lighting Hands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcclean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lighting Hands up against the cage.
Lighting Hands is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclean has Lighting Hands pressed against the cage, preventing Lighting Hands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lighting Hands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards. #BC#
Mcclean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mcclean takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Mcclean breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mcclean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lighting Hands, pushing him back against the cage.
Lighting Hands looking to stall.
Lighting Hands tries to break the clinch but Mcclean is controlling the position.
Mcclean stalling the fight. #BC#
Mcclean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lighting Hands jabs Mcclean right on the nose. Mcclean blinks but takes it well.
Lighting Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Lighting Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcclean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lighting Hands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lighting Hands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean wants to clinch
and Lighting Hands counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Lighting Hands lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Lighting Hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Lighting Hands does no damage.
Mcclean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lighting Hands throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bomb Squad Lighting Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lighting Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lighting Hands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lighting Hands tries to bum rush Mcclean with a series of wild strikes but Mcclean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lighting Hands scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lighting Hands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcclean's hands.
Lighting Hands keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Mcclean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lighting Hands looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lighting Hands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcclean.
Lighting Hands is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mcclean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mcclean shoots in and drives through. Lighting Hands sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lighting Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Mcclean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lighting Hands was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcclean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcclean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcclean advances to half guard.
Mcclean working over Lighting Hands with some ground and pound. Lighting Hands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcclean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Mcclean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcclean in particular looking to stall.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Squad Lighting Hands 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#
Lighting Hands lands with a nice combination. Mcclean backs away looking to recover.
Lighting Hands connects with a jab.
Lighting Hands throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mcclean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lighting Hands's guard.
Lighting Hands is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcclean dives into side control. #REVB#
Mcclean controls the position.
Lighting Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mcclean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcclean controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Mcclean is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lighting Hands looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mcclean gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lighting Hands is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mcclean lets go of the hold and Lighting Hands can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Mcclean!

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