Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Jong wants to control but Kraig postures up.
De Jong regains half guard.
De Jong is trying to maintain the position but Kraig is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kraig.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong controls Kraig momentarily but Kraig frees himself.
Kraig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Kraig stands and steps away. De Jong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into De Jong's guard.
De Jong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraig throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Kraig throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraig throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Jong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraig's guard. #SUB#
De Jong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
De Jong controlling the action here.
De Jong prevents Kraig from improving his position.
De Jong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Jong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Jong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Jong is pressing down on Kraig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraig is holding on for now. #T3#
Kraig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jong is working away from the top position though.
De Jong wants to take a breather but Kraig is having none of it. #SUB#
De Jong seems to be working for a kimura but Kraig defends the submission attempt.
Kraig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraig has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Jong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Kraig is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Kraig is in no mood to give up.
Kraig working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraig is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Kraig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
De Jong scores with a takedown into Kraig's guard.
De Jong postures up in Kraig's guard and throws a big left but Kraig blocks it.
De Jong is working Kraig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving.
Kraig can't keep his opponent in guard - De Jong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kraig wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kraig can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jong being controlled here momentarily.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
Kraig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Craig Kraig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jong defends well and Kraig ends up having to push De Jong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Jong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.#T3#
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Stefan De Jong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Kraig.
De Jong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
De Jong gets caught napping as Kraig dives in and scores a takedown. De Jong manages to retain guard.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraig being controlled here momentarily.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kraig got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Jong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraig has managed to get both his arms back between De Jong's legs - danger averted.
De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong trying to keep a closed guard but Kraig is proving a slippery customer.
De Jong keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kraig is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Jong's half guard.#SUB2#
Kraig is looking for a kimura but De Jong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraig to get the leverage.
Kraig is thwarting De Jong's attempts to control the position.
Kraig misses with a head shot. De Jong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kraig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Jong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraig won't allow De Jong to sweep him here. #T1#
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Kraig lands a couple of digs.
De Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraig wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
De Jong trying to control the position.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
De Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraig is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from De Jong #TD2#
so Kraig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kraig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Jong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kraig content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because De Jong has locked up a guillotine! De Jong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kraig is holding on here and De Jong must be using up a lot of energy. Kraig has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! De Jong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefan De Jong!
As Stefan De Jong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yeaaah, boy! This is what it all comes down to. Been putting in the work, y'know, going hard every day. But The Marathon Continues, always. See you guys soon.'.

Event: WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Madison misses with a takedown
and Smalls counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madison misses with a body shot
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madison has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Smalls counters with a crisp one two that drops Madison! Smalls thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Madison to his feet! Madison is in big trouble!#ROC#Madison is rocked!
We've been told by Smalls's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jupiter Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Madison.
Smalls measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Madison! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Joshua Madison spoke after the fight, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kraig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kraig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kraig lands strikes from half guard.
Kraig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kraig lands a nice short elbow.
Kraig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Richards makes his way to full guard, as Kraig worked for a kimura.
Kraig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Kraig cracks Richards with a solid left hand.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraig throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Richards wants to stand up but Kraig is controlling him. #ES2#
Richards pushes Kraig off and gets back to his feet.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Kraig gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Richards lands an overhand right.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Kraig blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Richards throws Kraig to one side and escapes!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Kraig with that takedown attempt.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraig circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kraig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Kraig throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraig is looking to pass into half guard but Richards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richards is in guard.#REVB#
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kraig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Kraig pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards trying to control but Kraig is working from the bottom.
Kraig wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him.
Kraig seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kraig is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving. #SU2#
Richards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kraig avoids the head kick by Richards.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Richards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraig avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kraig defends it nicely.
Kraig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roddy Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraig.
Richards throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kraig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraig.

Richards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kraig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraig tries to pull guard but Richards holds him up against the cage and eventually Kraig drops back down to his feet.
Kraig has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraig prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Kraig tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards misses with a low kick as Kraig jumps back.
Kraig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richards sprawls and moves away.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kraig sprawls well. Kraig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Richards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Kraig forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Richards shoots in but Kraig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richards sprawls and moves away.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kraig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Kraig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Craig Kraig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Kraig is controlling him
Kraig misses with a head shot. Richards uses the momentum to regain guard.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraig won't allow Richards to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kraig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kraig won't allow Richards to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Richards has his feet on Kraig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Kraig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Kraig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richards is not content to let Kraig control the position.
Kraig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Kraig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kraig wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kraig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Kraig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kraig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kraig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richards, who protects the arm well.
Richards tries to escape but Kraig is in control.
Kraig working the body and head with strikes.
Kraig trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kraig prevents Richards from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Richards throws Kraig to one side and escapes!
Craig Kraig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Richards does no damage. #T1#
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Kraig saw it coming and moves away.
Richards throws a head kick but Kraig moves out of range.
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Kraig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraig shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Kraig moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kraig scores with a takedown into Richards's guard.#T2#
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraig. #ES2#
Richards has his feet on Kraig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Kraig persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Kraig pushes him away.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraig doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into Richards's guard.#ES2#
Richards is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kraig presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraig prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Kraig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards prevents it. #BC2#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraig tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraig to the ground. Kraig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Richards gets caught flat footed, as Kraig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Richards pushes Kraig off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roddy Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraig throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraig has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy body kick from Richards #TD#
and Kraig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraig.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Richards!

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Kuiva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuiva wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Jong momentarily.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Jong dodges the punch combination from Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a right hand that De Jong ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jong also avoids with ease.
De Jong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuiva stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuiva misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuiva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuiva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kuiva lands a jab.
De Jong takes one to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Kuiva lands with a big left! De Jong is wobbled badly! Kuiva comes in with a flurry of punches and drops De Jong to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Delgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delgado throws a front kick aimed at Vasquez's knee but Vasquez avoids it well.
Vasquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Delgado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Plant MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Delgado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vasquez wants to stand but Delgado is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delgado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado content to stall in guard here.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet but Delgado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Delgado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but Delgado is having none of it.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but Delgado is having none of it.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Delgado is really struggling to control Vasquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vasquez jabs at Delgado's body.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Vasquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Delgado is predictable there
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Vasquez.
Vasquez takes a swing at Delgado's ribcage but misses.
Delgado avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delgado feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasquez wants to clinch but Delgado slips to the side#TD#
and Delgado counters with a shoot takedown. Vasquez fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Delgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delgado with a nice head shot there.
Delgado trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delgado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Delgado postures up in Vasquez's guard and throws a big left but Vasquez blocks it.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Delgado wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Delgado passes Vasquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Delgado seems content to control.
Vasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delgado.
Delgado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delgado lands strikes from half guard.
Vasquez is trying to stand back up but Delgado is controlling him
Delgado wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is defending well.
Delgado is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Delgado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Delgado avoids it well.
Vasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Delgado feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Delgado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vasquez is trying to stand up here but Delgado is controlling him well.
Delgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasquez is in trouble now - Delgado has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado won't let Vasquez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1#
Delgado punishing his opponent with strikes.
Delgado raining down hammerfists from mount.
Delgado landing strikes from the mount and Vasquez is in trouble!
Delgado lands a big shot there that rocks Vasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Delgado landing shots from mount. #ROC#Vasquez is rocked!
Delgado breaks from Vasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vasquez is still in real trouble! Can Delgado finish him?
Delgado lands a big shot there that rocks Vasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Delgado unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vasquez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Delgado celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Delgado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
De Jong needs to keep his hands up - Mazzini had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Jong with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Jong wants to clinch.
Mazzini misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazzini.
De Jong bucks up and tries to throw Mazzini off but instead Mazzini has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Mazzini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De Jong is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Stefan De Jong spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: Grunge 28: Seaside Suicide
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Lord rushes Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Vasquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lord controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Vasquez. #CL2#
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasquez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.#CL2#
Lord has closed the distance and engaged Vasquez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord tries a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks it.
Lord looking to stall.
Lord with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Lord misses with a knee to the head.
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks with his arms.
Vasquez tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord prevents Vasquez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Vasquez gets a clinch.
Vasquez tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lord lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lord misses with a knee to the head.
Lord with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Lord misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Lord landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Lord.
Vasquez wants to break free but Lord has control.
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks with his arms.
Vasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lord won't allow it.
Lord scores with a knee to the head.
Vasquez can't break the clinch. #T3#
Lord misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez looks to clinch
and Lord counters with a head kick.
Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Lord moves into the clinch.
Vasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Lord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lord misses with a knee to the head.
Vasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Lord has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Lord tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lord slowing the pace effectively.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Lord misses with a knee to the head.
Lord throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lord prevents Vasquez from breaking the clinch.
Lord misses with a knee to the head.
Lord with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piff Lord dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lord clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Lord counters with a body kick.#CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasquez as Lord tries to tie him up.
Vasquez is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Lord avoids nicely.
Vasquez misses with a hook.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lord clinches. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez throws a lazy head kick
and Lord counters with a head kick. That will keep Vasquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Lord throws a fast counter high kick but Vasquez manages to duck under it in time.
Piff Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Lord keeps control of Vasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lord with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lord trying to stall but Vasquez improves his position.
Vasquez wants to break free but Lord has control.
Lord misses with a knee strike.
Piff Lord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Lord is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasquez can't break the clinch. #BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Piff Lord has been cut.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Lord sprawls well.#CL2#
Lord drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Lord keeps control of Vasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquez wants to break free but Lord has control.
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lord throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasquez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Lord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lord tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lord tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lord moves forwards but Vasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Lord moves into range and clinches up with Vasquez.
Lord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Lord. #T4##BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez misses with the combination.
Lord moves in looking to clinch but Vasquez pushes him off.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
Vasquez wants to clinch.
Lord doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Lord fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lord closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eladio Vasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piff Lord's cut.
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##CL2#
Lord moves into the clinch.
Lord using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lord missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lord tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lord to the ground. Lord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lord is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lord tries to clinch up.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Lord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lord rushes Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lord throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lord throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Vasquez tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Vasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lord won't allow it. #BC#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord moves in looking to clinch but Vasquez pushes him off.
Vasquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Lord avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eladio Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Lord slows down the pace here.
Vasquez trying to stall but Lord improves his position.
Lord using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vasquez is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lord with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lord landing knees to the head.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vasquez tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasquez avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Lord down. #CL2#
Lord has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasquez tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
Lord unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vasquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lord up against the cage.
Lord lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Vasquez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lord has Vasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Vasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lord scores a nice knee to the body.
Lord is looking to control Vasquez's arms but Vasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lord has his back to the cage.
Come on Lord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lord won't allow it.
Lord lands a knee to the head.
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Vasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks.
Lord stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piff Lord!

Event: WCF 53: Bardia vs Sanders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Ulfriksson lands a big head kick that sends Madison tumbling to the mat! Ulfriksson takes a step backwards and waves Madison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Madison is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Ulfriksson defending well as Madison loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Madison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulfriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Madison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ulfriksson tries to sprawl but Madison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Madison 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. #ES2#
Ulfriksson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Madison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Madison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ulfriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ulfriksson jerks Madison's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Madison drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ulfriksson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ulfriksson because Madison was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ingolf Ulfriksson!
Ingolf Ulfriksson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Bang
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Saravia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Jong.
De Jong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Saravia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saravia lands with an uppercut that bounces De Jong off the cage and back into range.#TD#
De Jong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saravia struggling a bit here.
Saravia looking for a sweep but De Jong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saravia tries to hold on but De Jong postures up.
Saravia is desperately trying to improve his position but De Jong has a good base and remains in mount.
De Jong with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount.
De Jong avoids the attempt from Saravia to control.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is having none of it.
De Jong avoids the attempt from Saravia to control.
Saravia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Jong.
Saravia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saravia wants to control but De Jong is having none of it.
Saravia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravia moves into full guard. #T2#
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Saravia is retaining full guard.
Saravia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Jong's guard.

De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saravia trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
De Jong working for a triangle but Saravia defends it easily.
Saravia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saravia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Saravia connects with a couple of short punches.
Saravia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saravia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saravia stopping the sweep attempt from De Jong.
Saravia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform me that Saravia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saravia throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Saravia postures up in De Jong's guard and throws a big left but De Jong blocks it.
Saravia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Jong trying to control the position.
Saravia is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saravia throwing strikes but missing.
Saravia throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

#T4#
Saravia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravia looking for a sweep. Not yet Saravia, not yet.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Saravia keeps moving.
Saravia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saravia trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stefan De Jong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saravia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Jong.
Saravia keeps the fight on the outside.
Saravia connects with a body shot.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Jong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saravia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Saravia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Jong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong fails with the takedown
and Saravia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
De Jong shoots in looking for a takedown. Saravia tries to sprawl out of it but De Jong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saravia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrique Saravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia lands a nice hook to De Jong's body. De Jong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Saravia lands a big right hand that sends De Jong crashing to the mat! Saravia stays standing though and waves De Jong back to his feet!#ROC2#De Jong is rocked!
Saravia lands with a good body shot.
Oh De Jong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jong walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles De Jong limp body while Saravia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enrique Saravia!
Enrique Saravia made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 26
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Rodionovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rodionovich. #CUT2#It looks like Roddy Richards has been cut.
Richards tries to break free but Rodionovich pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodionovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodionovich connects with a knee to the head.
Rodionovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards. #BC#
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards lands a jab.
Rodionovich wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Richards throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rodionovich closes the distance and clinches.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Richards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodionovich lands an elbow that stopped Richards in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Rodionovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Rodionovich slows down the pace here.
Rodionovich stalling the fight. #T1#
Rodionovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodionovich.
Rodionovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Rodionovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodionovich lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Richards tries to break free but Rodionovich pushes him back against the cage.
Rodionovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richards seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodionovich can turn it around.
Richards is trying to force a seperation but Rodionovich has the dominant position.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodionovich prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodionovich tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards is trying to push Rodionovich away but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Richards stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Richards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Rodionovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodionovich trying to land knees to the body.
Rodionovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face. #TD#
Richards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodionovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodionovich to get the leverage.
Rodionovich looks winded!
Rodionovich is just content to waste time from the top position. Richards takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Rodionovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodionovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards wants to stand but Rodionovich is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodionovich wants to clinch
and Richards counters with a head kick.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodionovich tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodionovich to the ground. Rodionovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodionovich blocks a head kick by Richards. #CL2#
Rodionovich closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Rodionovich misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodionovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Rodionovich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodionovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodionovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Rodionovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richards tries to circle away but Rodionovich has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodionovich controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Rodionovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodionovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodionovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodionovich moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Rodionovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rodionovich rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Rodionovich misses with a knee strike.
Richards wants to break free but Rodionovich has control.
Richards tries for a takedown but Rodionovich manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodionovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodionovich misses with a knee to the head.
Richards has had enough of the clinch but Rodionovich keeps him there for the moment.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Rodionovich is controlling him.#T1#
Rodionovich missing with knees to the body.
Rodionovich lands a nice elbow.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich is breathing heavily.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodionovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Rodionovich keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Rodionovich is controlling him.
Rodionovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Rodionovich throws an elbow that misses.
Rodionovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodionovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodionovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Richards wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodionovich won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodionovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Richards breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rodionovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodionovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodionovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage.
Rodionovich has Richards pushed against the cage.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexei Rodionovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richards avoiding damage as Rodionovich throws knees to the body. #T3#
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards avoiding damage as Rodionovich throws knees to the body.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodionovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Richards's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodionovich tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodionovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Rodionovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodionovich keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodionovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodionovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#Roddy Richards's cut is getting worse.
Rodionovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Rodionovich is controlling the position.
Rodionovich prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Rodionovich keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards looks to land a combination but Rodionovich avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roddy Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rodionovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodionovich tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Rodionovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roddy Richards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodionovich wants to clinch.#CL2#
Rodionovich forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodionovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richards has had enough of the clinch but Rodionovich keeps him there for the moment.
Rodionovich has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Rodionovich misses with a knee strike.
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodionovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodionovich throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodionovich is looking for the big counter here.
Rodionovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Rodionovich gets the takedown into side control.
Rodionovich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Richards is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodionovich working the head with strikes.
Richards pushes Rodionovich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodionovich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Richards trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodionovich.
Richards throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards is looking to counter punch.
Rodionovich blocks a head kick by Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich wants to clinch.
Richards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3##TD2#
Rodionovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richards to the ground. Rodionovich is now in Richards's guard.
Rodionovich throwing strikes but missing.
Rodionovich prevents Richards from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Richards pushes Rodionovich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodionovich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Richards misses with a low kick.
Richards throws a right and a left that Rodionovich avoids nicely.
Rodionovich feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Rodionovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards avoiding damage as Rodionovich throws knees to the body.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodionovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodionovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodionovich darts in looking for a takedown but Richards gets double underhooks and turns Rodionovich into the cage.
Richards tries to bum rush Rodionovich with a series of wild strikes but Rodionovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodionovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Rodionovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodionovich 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Rodionovich!
As Alexei Rodionovich got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hard work, hard victory!'.

Event: WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang misses with a few strikes there.
Madison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Madison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grang connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
No joy there for Grang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Grang misses.
Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Grang throws a nice looking combination but Madison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grang lands a body shot.
Grang throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madison.
Grang throws a counter combo.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Nice defenses there by Madison.#T1#
Madison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grang throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease.
Madison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Madison.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Grang. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Grang coming out on top.
Madison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown. Grang tries to sprawl out of it but Madison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Madison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grang throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense.
Grang is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang throws a body punch but Madison moves out of range.
Madison dives in and grabs Grang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grang pushes down on Madison's head and hops out.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Grang. That snapped Madison's head back. #TD#
Madison drives through with a takedown into Grang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grang wants to stand up but Madison is controlling him. #SU#
Madison gets to his feet - Grang follows without any prompting.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.#T3##TD#
Madison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grang to the ground. Madison is now in Grang's guard.
Madison prevents Grang from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grang looks winded!
Madison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grang's head.
Grang wants to get back to his feet but Madison passes into half guard.
Madison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Grang is working away.
Grang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madison throwing shots but Grang is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madison lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Madison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Madison controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madison passes to side control.
Madison cracks Grang with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jinski Grang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Madison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang throws a right and a left that Madison avoids nicely.
Madison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Madison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Madison with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Grang falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Madison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Madison trying to control but Grang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison throws an elbow that misses. Grang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madison's guard. Nice move by Grang!#REVB#
Madison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grang throws a strike but Madison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Madison stands and steps away. Grang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Grang fails to land with a series of punches.
Madison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grang sprawls and moves away.
Grang fails to land with a series of punches.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grang is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Grang.
Grang misses with the combination.
Grang throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grang digs a good hook to Madison's body.
Madison throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Madison moved out of range.
It looked like Madison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jinski Grang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Madison rushes Grang and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Madison goes for a takedown attempt but Grang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grang.
Madison looks for a takedown but Grang sprawls well.
Grang misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grang avoids it really well and circles away.
Grang throws a counter combo.
Madison is looking to clinch but Grang is avoiding it.
Grang throws out a counter right but Madison avoids it with no problem.
Grang with a nice cross.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Madison slips under a jab from Grang.
Madison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.#CL#
Madison clinches. #BC2#
Grang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grang throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Madison colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Grang as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Madison is left battered and dazed whilst Grang and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinski Grang!
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.

Event: Dominance XIV
Date: Nov 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez goes for a double leg but Ravago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ravago continues to drive forward.
Ravago misses with a low kick as Vasquez jumps back.
Vasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ravago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ravago sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ravago throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a big counter combination but Ravago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Vasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Ravago finds it's target.
Vasquez tries to bum rush Ravago with a series of wild strikes but Ravago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Ravago has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Vasquez fails with the takedown
and Ravago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ravago lands with a right hand.
Ravago tried to score with a low kick but Vasquez checks it.
Vasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.#BC#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ravago's coach down at Average Joe’s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ravago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ravago lands with a cross.
Vasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ravago wants to land a leg kick but Vasquez is out of range.
Ravago connects with a right hand. Vasquez shakes it off.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravago.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Ravago works the jab nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ravago.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Ravago avoids it well.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ravago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ravago.
Vasquez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ravago.
Vasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ravago's head.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ravago.
Ravago tries a head kick but it misses.
Ravago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santiago Ravago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vasquez pushes Ravago up against the cage in a clinch.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasquez is keeping busy.#BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Ravago circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Vasquez defending well as Ravago loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Ravago.
Ravago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasquez is looking for a counter combo.
Ravago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasquez scores with a nice body kick.
Ravago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Ravago.
Ravago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ravago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Vasquez.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez throws a wild body kick that Ravago sees coming a mile off.
Vasquez scores with a head kick. Ravago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Ravago lands a head shot.
Ravago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez tries to clinch
and Ravago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ravago scores with a nice right hand.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ravago throws a nice head kick!
Ravago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Vasquez clinches up against the cage.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Ravago is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Ravago.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ravago misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Ravago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ravago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ravago loads up on a big right hand but Vasquez slips the punch.#CL#
Vasquez has Ravago up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravago dips to his left and cracks Vasquez with an uppercut!
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ravago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasquez lands with a kick to the temple. Ravago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Ravago.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ravago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez avoids the head kick by Ravago.
Santiago Ravago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Ravago moves out of range.
Ravago throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Ravago throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ravago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ravago.
Vasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ravago sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ravago throws a leg kick which misses Vasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasquez tries to avoid it.
Vasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ravago finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasquez's head.
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Ravago scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Ravago sizes up Vasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Ravago.
Vasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ravago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ravago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquez.
Ravago lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasquez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ravago.#TD#
Vasquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Ravago kicks off Vasquez and gets to his feet.
Ravago throws a head kick that misses.
Vasquez defending well as Ravago loads up on a big left hand.
Ravago thuds his shin into the meat of Vasquez's side.
Vasquez tries to move into range but Ravago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravago. That's going to slow Vasquez down.
Ravago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ravago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Ravago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ravago looks to move away, Vasquez throws a big counter combo but Ravago just gets out of the way.
Vasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vasquez duly obliges.
Vasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ravago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Ravago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ravago stalling in the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ravago misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vasquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Ravago misses its intended target.
Ravago avoids the head kick by Vasquez. #KD#
Vasquez lands a big head kick that sends Ravago tumbling to the mat! Vasquez takes a step backwards and waves Ravago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ravago is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Ravago's cut even more.
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!#CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ravago is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Ravago misses with a body punch.
Vasquez lands a nice elbow.
Ravago trying to stall but Vasquez improves his position. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Ravago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ravago wants it to stay on the feet.
Ravago throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ravago.
Vasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Ravago avoids it well.
Ravago seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ravago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
Ravago connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vasquez! Ravago is out on his feet! Vasquez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ravago is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ravago is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eladio Vasquez!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor moves to clinch but De Jong breaks away #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jong.
De Jong passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Jong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Taylor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yeaaah, boy! This is what it all comes down to. Been putting in the work, y'know, going hard every day. But The Marathon Continues, always. See you guys soon.'.

Event: WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garner tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Garner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garner down. #TD2#
Vasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Vasquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasquez is controlling him. #T1#
Garner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner has a closed guard, preventing Vasquez from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez tries for a takedown but Garner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garner avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Garner tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Garner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquez. #TD2#
Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vasquez is on him like a limpet, forcing Garner back against the cage.#T2#
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Garner.
Garner has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Vasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Garner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vasquez clinches. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garner as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Garner. No joy for Vasquez on that attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquez thuds his shin into the meat of Garner's side.#T4#
Vasquez throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Garner moves out of range.
Garner leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasquez lands a high kick!
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Garner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Garner sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Garner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Garner misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eladio Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Garner, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Garner ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Garner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garner defends well and Vasquez ends up having to push Garner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Vasquez motions for Garner to come forward. Vasquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasquez tries to clinch
and Garner counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
An attempted straight right counter from Garner misses the target.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Garner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josh Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eladio Vasquez.
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasquez.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Vasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Garner moves out of range.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garner is looking to counter punch.
Vasquez takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Garner avoids it.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Garner tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Garner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garner wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
A little feinted left hand from Garner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Garner moves out of range.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garner.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Vasquez is predictable there
and Garner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eladio Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Garner counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Garner with a nice head shot there.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner distracts Vasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garner working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner stands and throws Vasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Garner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vasquez is trying to escape and Garner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vasquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garner! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Garner!

Event: WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciro with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciro throws a monster overhand right that drops Madison! Ciro follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Ciro!
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Shamrock rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Richards wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Shamrock. #ROC#Richards is rocked!
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock lands a big right hand that drops Richards! The killer instinct kicks in and Shamrock finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Shamrock!
Our winner, Stan Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 44
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jong is controlling him.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
De Jong has hold of Turner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turner seems comfortable defending it but De Jong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Jong couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan De Jong!
A victorious Stefan De Jong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'.

Event: Dominance XI
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Tee.
Vasquez moves out of range as Tee throws a body kick.
Vasquez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tee closes the distance and pushes Vasquez back into the cage.
Vasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tee gets through Vasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tee is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tee can't find room to land a body shot as Vasquez controls the action.
Tee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Tee.
A head punch on the inside from Tee fails to land.
Tee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasquez up against the cage.
Vasquez can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tee.
Tee misses with a punch to the body.
Tee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tee misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Tee keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to push Tee away but Tee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tee is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tee misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tee stalling against the cage. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Tee scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Tee misses.
Tee moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DJ Tee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Tee clinches up with Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Tee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasquez or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tee stalling. #T3#
Nice body punch from Tee.
Tee lands a body shot.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Tee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Tee is controlling him.
Tee just leaning against Vasquez, taking a breather.
Tee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasquez up against the cage.
Tee taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Tee.
Tee dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tee lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasquez off the cage and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasquez.
Nice straight punches there by Tee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tee.#T4#
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tee pinned against the cage. Tee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tee closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Tee misses the shot to the body.
Tee lands the left hand.
Tee throws a push kick but Vasquez slaps the foot to one side.
Tee scores with a body shot.
Tee scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Vasquez tries to clinch up but Tee circles away and keeps his distance.
Tee throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tee tries to work over Vasquez's front leg with a kick but Vasquez checks it.
Vasquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasquez walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Tee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Tee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tee lands in his opponent's guard.
Tee is stalling in the full guard.
Tee connects with a couple of short punches.
Tee lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tee throws an elbow that misses. Vasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tee's guard. Nice move by Vasquez!#REVR##ES2#
Tee pushes Vasquez off and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Tee moves into range and clinches up with Vasquez.
Tee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Tee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasquez tries to break the clinch but Tee is controlling the position.
Tee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tee just leaning against Vasquez, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tee prevents Vasquez from breaking the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Tee fails to land.
Tee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Tee.
Tee lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Vasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tee lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Tee.
Tee avoiding damage.
Tee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tee scores with a shot to the side of Vasquez's head.
Tee slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Tee on the inside.
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!
Tee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tee.
Vasquez letting Tee take a breather here.
Tee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Vasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tee is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tee slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Tee.
The crowd are getting on Tee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vasquez can't break the clinch.
Tee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tee misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tee - that landed with a thud.
Tee slows down the pace here.
Tee stalling in the clinch. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Tee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Tee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tee throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Tee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vasquez back to the cage. Tee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by Vasquez.
Tee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Tee looks to move away, Vasquez throws a big counter combo but Tee just gets out of the way.
Tee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tee looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Tee connects with a crisp jab.
Tee looks for the body kick but Vasquez saw that one coming.
Tee jabs Vasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tee misses with a body shot.
Vasquez throws a lazy head kick
and Tee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tee takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Tee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez taking a bit of punishment here - Tee scoring with strikes.
Tee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vasquez some visible discomfort.
DJ Tee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tee in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Tee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tee working the ground and pound.
Tee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasquez taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Vasquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vasquez is in a horrible position here. Tee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Tee looking to secure an arm triangle but Vasquez defends it well.
Tee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasquez is looking to escape.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tee on the ground.
Tee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vasquez looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
You get the feeling that Vasquez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Vasquez is rocked!
Tee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasquez is looking to escape.
Tee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vasquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vasquez taking shots to the head.
Oh Vasquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tee scoring with strikes but Vasquez is staying in there. #T3##SUB2#
Tee goes for an armbar but Vasquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vasquez.
Tee has a closed guard, preventing Vasquez from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
DJ Tee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tee.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Tee is controlling him.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Tee has him pinned against the cage.
Tee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tee is working Vasquez over against the cage.#T4#
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Tee has the dominant position.
Tee stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tee.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Tee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasquez throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DJ Tee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Tee. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tee lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Tee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tee 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Tee!

Event: WCF 39: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocca throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rocca feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocca did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Rocca is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Rocca trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocca controls his leg. #T1#
Rocca trying to control but Jones postures up.
Rocca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rocca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rocca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocca seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Rocca has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Camron Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. That's all I gotta say right now.'.

Event: WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madison has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.#CL2#
Madison instigates a clinch.
Kruger tries to break free but Madison pushes him back against the cage.
Kruger is trying to break free.#TD2#
Madison is trying to trip Kruger . He has hold of a leg but Kruger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Madison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet but Madison passes into half guard. #REVR#
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.#SU2#
Madison decides to return to a standing position.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madison.
Madison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madison throws a counter combo.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kruger . #TD2#
Madison drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Madison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madison with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Madison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger wants to stand and escape but Madison is having none of it.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison pushing down on Kruger 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Madison prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Madison manages to mount him!
Madison landing shots from mount.
Madison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Madison lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison scoring with strikes but Kruger is staying in there.
Madison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kruger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison working Kruger over with strikes here.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruger is looking to escape. #T3#
Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madison working the ground and pound effectively.
Madison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madison lands a couple of good shots and Kruger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Madison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kruger just trying to survive but Madison is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Madison's arms.
Madison has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Madison is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kruger won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Madison off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Madison!
In his post fight interview, Joshua Madison gave a big smile as he said 'I put everything out there on the mat today, I'm grateful for everyone supporting me every step of the way. This is for y'all. The Marathon Continues!'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 42
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Jong.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saravia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
De Jong fails with the takedown
and Saravia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saravia cracks De Jong with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Jong wants to clinch
and Saravia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Saravia lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
De Jong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saravia has De Jong pulled in close to control his posture.
De Jong preventing the sweep.
Saravia is pulling down on De Jong's head. It's preventing any offense from De Jong, at least for the moment.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is working from the bottom.
Saravia tries to strike from the bottom.
Saravia has De Jong pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
De Jong landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saravia holds on and takes a little breather.
De Jong postures up.
Saravia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
Saravia wants to stand and escape but De Jong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Jong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saravia swivels and escapes.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.#T3#
De Jong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Jong misses with a takedown
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
Saravia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Saravia lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Jong doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
De Jong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saravia to the mat! Saravia manages to get full guard. #ES#
Saravia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Jong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Jong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saravia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saravia throws a big counter combination but De Jong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Saravia.#T4#
De Jong misses with an uppercut
and Saravia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saravia lands a jab-cross combination.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good jab.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Saravia is looking to wear down De Jong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saravia lands a two punch combo.
A head kick by De Jong misses
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Jong has his takedown stuffed
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Saravia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
De Jong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saravia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Jong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravia manages to control the position for a moment.
Saravia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saravia holds on, trying desperately to control.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia is looking to improve his position but De Jong isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Saravia wants to hold on but De Jong pushes him away.
De Jong looking to control but Saravia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saravia working to try and regain half guard.
Saravia tries to hold on but De Jong postures up.
Saravia is looking to improve his position but De Jong isn't that keen on the idea.
Saravia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
De Jong has hold of Saravia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saravia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saravia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saravia is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Saravia is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
De Jong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saravia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saravia tries to buck De Jong off but De Jong is having none of it.
Saravia struggling a bit here.
Saravia tries to control but De Jong manages to take his back.#SUB2#
De Jong looking for the RNC.
De Jong tries to keep control of the position but Saravia is staying busy.
Saravia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Jong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Saravia to escape the position.
Saravia is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jong doesn't have the hooks in and Saravia manages to turn into his guard.
De Jong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saravia's guard. #REVB##T3#
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
Saravia pulls De Jong in close to prevent any damage.
Saravia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saravia pulls De Jong in close to his closed guard and prevents De Jong from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Jong is looking to work some ground and pound but Saravia has wrist control.
Saravia keeping full guard, as De Jong tries to pass.
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
De Jong stopping the sweep attempt from Saravia.
Saravia has control of De Jong's left arm, preventing De Jong from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is working from the bottom.
De Jong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saravia's guard.
Saravia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saravia is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saravia is controlling De Jong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saravia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jong is working away from the top position though.
Saravia is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Jong fails with the takedown
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saravia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jong.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends De Jong's belly button to the back.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saravia stuns De Jong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saravia misses its target.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.
De Jong fails with the takedown.
It looked like Saravia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Jong.
Saravia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jong can do to turn this around?
De Jong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Saravia lands a right hook to the body.
De Jong tries for a takedown but Saravia circles away easily
and Saravia counters with a straight right hand.
Stefan De Jong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saravia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saravia wants it to stay on the feet.
Saravia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Jong on the side of the head.
Saravia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Enrique Saravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravia lands a body shot. #T2#
Saravia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saravia lands a nice looking body shot.
De Jong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravia scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saravia lands a body shot. #T3#
De Jong tries to clinch but Saravia moves away
and Saravia counters with a straight right hand.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jong is just out of range.
De Jong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saravia counters with a one-two to the body.
De Jong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a right hand to the body.
Saravia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Saravia lands a nice hook to De Jong's body. De Jong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saravia misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jong tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Jong misses with a takedown attempt
and Saravia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravia lands with a cross.
Saravia throws a body punch but De Jong moves out of range.
De Jong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stefan De Jong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good jab.
De Jong tries to clinch up
and Saravia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Saravia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saravia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Saravia!
In his post fight interview, Enrique Saravia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Stefan De Jong spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

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