Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russo!
Russo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Russo misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Russo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mugiwara to the mat! Mugiwara manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mugiwara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Russo doesn't defend quickly enough and Mugiwara has managed to lock this one up! Can Russo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mugiwara on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nami Mugiwara!

Event: Kings 2: Gouging vs Souppe
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Cold Blooded is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold Blooded bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cold Blooded was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from One.
Cold Blooded ducks under a wild hook from One.
As One looks to move away, Cold Blooded throws a big counter combo but One just gets out of the way.
One misses with a body shot.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cold Blooded defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
One misses with a wild body shot.
One misses with a looping left.
One misses with a body kick.
Cold Blooded tries to clinch there but One circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold Blooded fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cold Blooded displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as One throws out the jab.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold Blooded .
One throws a shot to the body. #T1#
One smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Cold Blooded has been cut.
Cold Blooded shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Cold Blooded keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
One goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cold Blooded closes this distance looking for a takedown but One circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Cold Blooded . That's going to take a lot out of him.
One misses the shot to the body.
Cold Blooded moves out of range as One strikes.
Cold Blooded moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.
Cold Blooded wants to clinch.
One is looking for the big counter here.
One bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One is looking to land body kicks.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cold Blooded tries to counter by clinching up but One breaks away and moves out of range.
One cracks Cold Blooded with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cold Blooded is looking to clinch.
Cold Blooded shoots in but no luck this time.
As Cold Blooded backs off One throws a huge counter combo but Cold Blooded manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
One lands a big right hand that sends Cold Blooded crashing to the mat! One stays standing though and waves Cold Blooded back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cold Blooded is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Cold Blooded 's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold Blooded misses with a takedown attempt
and One counters with a big left hand that crumples Cold Blooded ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Subject One!

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Hole avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer moves to clinch but Hole breaks away
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Hole swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Hole lands with a straight right. Mercer didn't see that one coming.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hole circles away quickly and effectively.
Hole throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Hole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMercer.#T1#
Mercer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hole defends well and Mercer ends up having to push Hole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercer looks winded!
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hole jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Hole drops Mercer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mercer looks back up at him and smiles so Hole waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Malik Mercer has been cut.
Malik Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!#T2#
Hole lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Hole lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mercer off his feet! Mercer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hole!
Harry Hole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Oswald throws an overhand right that lands on Patches's shoulder, as Patches tries to avoid the shot.
Patches raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oswald moves out of range of the leg kick from Patches.
Patches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oswald.
Patches throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rayko Oswald has been cut.
Oswald lands with an uppercut that bounces Patches off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Patches. Those never looked like landing.
Patches throws a leg kick
enabling Oswald to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jarome Patches has been cut.
Patches defending well as Oswald loads up on a big left hand.
Patches throws the kick towards the body but Oswald avoids it.#KD#
Oswald drops Patches with a beautiful combination! Patches stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oswald is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patches slips under a jab from Oswald.
Patches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oswald throws a hook to the side of Patches's head but Patches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patches takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Oswald cracks Patches with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Oswald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patches to stand back up!#ROC#
Patches is rocked!
Oswald delivers a nice body kick.
Patches is still on wobbly legs! Can Oswald finish him?
Patches looks winded!
Crack! Oswald connects with the perfect overhand right and Patches falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Oswald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayko Oswald!
Rayko Oswald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Smith checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horiguchi defends it well.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith misses the jab.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Horiguchi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Horiguchi is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horiguchi trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Horiguchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Horiguchi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith pulls Horiguchi in close to prevent any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horiguchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Horiguchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Horiguchi fights it but they end up in guard.
Horiguchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Horiguchi is proving hard to escape from.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horiguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Horiguchi, not yet.
Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A solid body kick from Horiguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
It looks like Horiguchi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith lunges at Horiguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horiguchi's hand.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Nice shot by Horiguchi.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horiguchi tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Horiguchi and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves out of range. #T1#
Horiguchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horiguchi works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Horiguchi thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Horiguchi gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Smith throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Horiguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horiguchi with a jab.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Horiguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Horiguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Horiguchi circles away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Smith walks into a jab.
Horiguchi lands a high kick!
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Horiguchi tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Horiguchi is avoiding it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horiguchi tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horiguchi to the ground. Horiguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Horiguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Horiguchi is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Horiguchi kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Horiguchi gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horiguchi.
A short body shot lands from Horiguchi as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Horiguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Horiguchi sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Horiguchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves away
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Horiguchi lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horiguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horiguchi's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith prevents Horiguchi from improving his position.#T1#
Horiguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Horiguchi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Horiguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Horiguchi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horiguchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controlling the position.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Horiguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horiguchi is one step ahead there.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Horiguchi counters with a nice body kick.
Horiguchi swinging wildly here.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peter Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Horiguchi lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a counter combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
In his post fight interview, Kyoji Horiguchi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Peter Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.

Event: KFC Fight Night Amsterdam
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Tymonowicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tymonowicz.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Tymonowicz pushes him off.
Tymonowicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Malik Mercer has been cut.
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tymonowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tymonowicz throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
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!
Tymonowicz throws a chopping leg kick but Mercer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercer moves out of range as Tymonowicz throws a body kick.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer unleashes a big counter combination but Tymonowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##KD#
A head kick lands from Tymonowicz that sends Mercer to the canvas. Mercer tries to scramble back to his feet but Tymonowicz brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mercer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tymonowicz is controlling him well.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Tymonowicz finish him?
A big shot lands for Tymonowicz! That's hurt Mercer! Will he recover? Tymonowicz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henryk Tymonowicz!

Event: SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Dangle looks to clinch
and Madwell counters with a straight right hand.
Madwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madwell cracks Dangle with an open hand slap.
Dangle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim Dangle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madwell throws a wild body kick that Dangle sees coming a mile off.
Dangle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madwell connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dangle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Dangle clinches up with Madwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Dangle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madwell'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.#T1#
A short right from Madwell on the inside.
A short right from Madwell.
Madwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dangle blocks an elbow strike from Madwell. #BC#
Madwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dangle is looking to clinch but Madwell is avoiding it. #CL#
Madwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Dangle scores with a shot to the side of Madwell's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madwell.
Nice body punch from Madwell - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dangle tries to keep at a distance but Madwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Dangle avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle prevents a body shot from Madwell.
Madwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dangle backwards.
Madwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Madwell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dangle rushes Madwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madwell slowing the pace effectively.
Madwell managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dangle misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Madwell breaks from the clinch.
Madwell keeps Dangle at a distance using the push kick.
Dangle tries to clinch but Madwell moves away
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Madwell catches Dangle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dangle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madwell throwing a counter right hand but Dangle manages to avoid it.
Madwell throws a right hand that Dangle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dangle also avoids with ease.
Madwell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dangle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Madwell clinches.
Dangle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Madwell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dangle can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Madwell.
Madwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Madwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dangle is defending well for now.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madwell.
Madwell blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dangle misses with the head strike.
Madwell lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madwell is struggling to control the position.
Madwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Madwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Madwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dangle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Dangle drives through and clinches with Madwell against the cage.
Madwell can't find room to land a body shot as Dangle controls the action. #BC#
Madwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dangle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Madwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dangle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Madwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dangle moves in looking to clinch but Madwell pushes him off.
Dangle wants to clinch.
Dangle misses with a double jab #CL#
and Madwell counters by clinching up.
A short left from Madwell.
Madwell lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Madwell breaks from the clinch.
Max Madwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Dangle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangle wants to clinch but Madwell slips to the side
and Madwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madwell misses with a few strikes there.
Madwell with a jab.
A head kick by Dangle misses #CL#
and Madwell moves into the clinch.#T1#
Dangle tries a knee to the head but Madwell blocks it.
Madwell lands an uppercut.
Madwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dangle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madwell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Dangle is rocked!
Madwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dangle is still on wobbly legs! Can Madwell finish him?
Madwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madwell taking a breather.
Madwell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dangle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dangle drops to his knees and Madwell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Madwell!

Event: SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Smith Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damkratov is fending him off so far but Smith Jr persists. Nope, Damkratov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Damkratov.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Damkratov down with leg kicks.
Damkratov throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Damkratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damkratov misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damkratov.
Damkratov lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Damkratov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damkratov connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Smith Jr has been cut.
Damkratov lands a nice shot to the body.
Damkratov throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Damkratov's front leg but catches the back leg as Damkratov tries to avoid it. #T1#
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damkratov.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Damkratov.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damkratov moves away.
Grogory Damkratov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr scores with a head kick. Damkratov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. Damkratov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Smith Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damkratov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Damkratov wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damkratov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith Jr! Damkratov dives in looking to finish! Smith Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grogory Damkratov!
Grogory Damkratov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Roman misses with a body shot.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Roman closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Roman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Roman misses with a punch to the body.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roman avoids it.
Roman scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Gaudencio Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Roman misses with the head strike. #T1#
Smith'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.
Roman missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Roman misses with a punch to the body.
Roman can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #TD#
Roman pulls guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roman pulls Smith in to control the position.
Roman keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Roman is trying to keep Smith in close. #T2#
Smith postures up in Roman's guard and throws a big left but Roman blocks it.
Roman has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roman is proving hard to escape from.
Roman working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roman tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position.
Roman tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Roman wants to control but Smith postures up.#T3#
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith is putting a hurting on Roman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roman is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Roman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.#T4#
Roman is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Roman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roman struggling a bit here.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman sneaks back into half guard.
Roman is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roman throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Roman shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Peter Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith pulls Roman in close to his closed guard and prevents Roman from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roman misses with a two punch combination.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roman is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T2#
Roman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roman has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Roman. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roman's head.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Smith is in close to Roman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman 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.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Smith trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith cracks Roman with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Roman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roman.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roman. Roman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roman did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Roman trying to control but Smith postures up.
Roman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working. #T1#
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Roman dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Roman is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Roman is not content to let Smith control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Roman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roman is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith swings for the body but Roman moves out of range.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roman back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roman blocks a head kick by Smith.
Gaudencio Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Roman.
Smith lands with a hook. Roman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Roman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roman.
Smith tests Roman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Smith. #T3##CL#
Roman instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Roman. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman misses with the combination. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roman lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roman.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roman.
Peter Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##TD#
Roman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Roman throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roman's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Roman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gaudencio Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roman to his feet.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Peter Smith!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Peter Smith!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Peter Smith!

Peter Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Zivkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zivkovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Patches counter with a right hand.
Zivkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zivkovic swings for the body but Patches moves out of range.
Patches moves forwards but Zivkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jarome Patches has been cut.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zivkovic's knee momentarily.
Patches takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patches.
Zivkovic throws a right hand that Patches ducks under and follows up with a left that Patches also avoids with ease.
Zivkovic misses with a body shot.
Zivkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zivkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Patches gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patches misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Patches breaks from the clinch.
Patches lands the left hand.
Zivkovic throws a hook but Patches avoids it easily.
It seemed like Patches was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Zivkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zivkovic throws a body punch but Patches moves out of range.
Patches throws a front kick that sends Zivkovic stumbling back into the cage.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a one-two to the body.
Patches fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zivkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patches moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Patches has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Patches slips a jab and a cross from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patches can pounce on him.
Patches lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patches scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Zivkovic's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zivkovic misses with a leg kick
and Patches counters with a nice body kick.
Zivkovic misses with the combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Zivkovic misses.
Zivkovic with a hook.
Zivkovic throws a leg kick
and Patches counters with a solid body kick.
Patches's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zivkovic under the eye.
Patches turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patches takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zivkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patches.
Zivkovic is breathing heavily.
Zivkovic looks to land a combination but Patches avoids it well.
Good exchange - Patches coming out on top.
Patches stuns Zivkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zivkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Zivkovic misses its intended target.
Patches is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Patches looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patches moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patches looks to land a combination but Zivkovic avoids it well.
Zivkovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Zivkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patches pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zivkovic back to the cage. Patches follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Patches scoring well with a low kick there.
Zivkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zivkovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zivkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patches circles away quickly and effectively.
Zivkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patches gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patches scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivkovic throws a nice looking combination but Patches bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patches throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Patches throws a head kick that Zivkovic semi-blocks.
Zivkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patches.#T4#
Patches throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zivkovic's head.
Zivkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Zivkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Kresimir Zivkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patches throws out a powerful jab.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Patches has managed to clinch.
Patches is working Zivkovic over against the cage.
Come on Patches - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patches creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zivkovic has Patches pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patches manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivkovic swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarome Patches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarome Patches'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#
Zivkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patches.
Jarome Patches seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Patches forces Zivkovic back against the cage and clinches.
Zivkovic blocks a body shot from Patches. #BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patches is looking to slow Zivkovic down with leg kicks.
Zivkovic tries to bum rush Patches with a series of wild strikes but Patches uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patches slips a jab and a cross from Zivkovic.
Patches lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zivkovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patches's head backwards.
Patches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zivkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zivkovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPatches.
A slow jab from Zivkovic misses its intended target.
Patches lands a head kick. Zivkovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Patches catches Zivkovic right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Patches.
Patches with a jab.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zivkovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patches - the referee stops the clock and Zivkovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patches. Zivkovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patches lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zivkovic's sensitive parts.
Zivkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patches cracks Zivkovic with a good jab.
Patches connects with a high kick.
Zivkovic throws a combination that misses
and Patches counters with a low kick, right behind Zivkovic 's knee.
Patches connects with a body shot that sends Zivkovic's belly button to the back.
Patches fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zivkovic on the side of the head.#CL2#
Patches rushes Zivkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patches scores with a head kick.
Patches throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Patches has knocked Zivkovic down with a huge combo! Patches steps away and waves a wobbly Zivkovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Zivkovic is rocked!
Patches swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Zivkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Zivkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zivkovic throws the left hand but Patches avoids the punch easily.
Zivkovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Patches throws a good cross that connects.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches moves out of range.
As Zivkovic backs off Patches throws a huge counter combo but Zivkovic manages to avoid it all.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Patches avoids nicely.
Zivkovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patches counters with a nice leg kick.
Zivkovic throws a combination that misses
and Patches counters with a leg kick.
Patches cracks Zivkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patches presses Zivkovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Patches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zivkovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patches with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patches.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Patches avoids nicely. #KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kresimir Zivkovic has been cut.
Zivkovic swings widly with a right hand
and Patches makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zivkovic really felt that one!
Kresimir Zivkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patches buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patches. #KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid body kick from Patches.
Nice uppercut there from Patches.
Patches lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zivkovic tries to keep at a distance but Patches has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patches lands a hook that snaps the head of Zivkovic backwards. #T4##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patches uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zivkovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and pushes Zivkovic back into the cage.
Zivkovic is trying to break the clinch but Patches is controlling him.#BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches avoids them all with ease.
Zivkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Patches circles away.
Patches fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zivkovic on the side of the head.
Zivkovic misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patches goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Patches with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patches smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarome Patches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zivkovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Patches closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Patches.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patches manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches moves out of range.
Patches avoids the head kick by Zivkovic.
Patches is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patches throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zivkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zivkovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patches lands a high kick!
Zivkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Patches scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patches thows a body kick. Zivkovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patches scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and pushes Zivkovic back into the cage.#BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zivkovic misses with the combination.
Patches cracks the inside of Zivkovic's front leg.
Zivkovic cracks Patches with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Zivkovic misses. #CL2#
Patches pushes Zivkovic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Zivkovic does no damage. #CL2#
Patches gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Patches manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patches throws a head kick that Zivkovic semi-blocks.
Zivkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patches is out of range.
Zivkovic tries to bum rush Patches with a series of wild strikes but Patches uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Patches lands but Zivkovic takes it in his stride.
Patches misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zivkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zivkovic misses with a wild combination.
Zivkovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Patches cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zivkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patches.
Zivkovic throws a nice looking combination but Patches bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patches uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patches lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Zivkovic tries to keep at a distance but Patches has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patches chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patches.
Zivkovic avoids the body shot from Patches.
Patches ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zivkovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Patches.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Patches there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zivkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patches fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zivkovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zivkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patches scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Patches has closed the distance and engaged Zivkovic in a clinch.
Zivkovic takes a shot to the head.
Jarome Patches seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patches lands a body shot. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch.
Zivkovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab
and Patches counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patches scores with a head kick. Zivkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Patches uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zivkovic is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Patches Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Zivkovic is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jarome Patches!
A less than humble Jarome Patches misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Smith Jr rushes Bianchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bianchi lands a takedown into guard.
Bianchi throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr managing to control the position.
Bianchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Bianchi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bianchi is looking to defend but Smith Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bianchi! Smith Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bianchi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Smith Jr!

Event: SP ICON: GRUDGE Match
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madwell.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm's coach down at Chute Coxe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madwell dodges the punch combination from Samm.
Madwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Madwell. That snapped Samm's head back.
Madwell lands a jab to Samm's midsection.
Madwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samm on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Madwell clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Madwell.
Samm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madwell tries a knee to the head but Samm blocks it.
Madwell keeps control of Samm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Madwell presses Samm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madwell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Madwell lands a left hand.
Madwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Madwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Madwell ducks down to avoid it.
Madwell misses with a kick to the body.
Samm throws a fast counter high kick but Madwell manages to duck under it in time.
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samm misses with a hook. Madwell ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Madwell clinches.
Madwell is stalling here.
Samm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madwell. #T2#
Madwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Madwell.
Samm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madwell missing with knees to the body.
Madwell tries a body shot but Samm blocks it.
Madwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Madwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Samm has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samm letting Madwell take a breather here.
Samm managing to block the knees to the body from Madwell.
Madwell is leaning against Samm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Samm avoids the damage to the body.
Madwell keeps control of Samm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samm misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Samm is trying to break the clinch but Madwell is controlling him.#BC2#
Samm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madwell digs a good hook to Samm's body.
Madwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madwell.
Madwell lands a right hook to the body.
Samm misses with a hook. Madwell ducked under it nicely.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madwell tries to clinch up but Samm circles away and keeps his distance.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell moves out of range.
Madwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Samm should have avoided that one.
Madwell swinging wildly here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madwell is looking to clinch.
Samm throws a lazy right hand but Madwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMadwell.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Madwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samm misses with a head kick.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell moves out of range.
Samm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samm darts in trying to clinch
enabling Madwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Samm throws a lazy uppercut
and Samm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samm misses with a left hand
enabling Madwell to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Madwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Samm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Madwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Samm misses the jab.
It looked like Madwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Madwell had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Madwell misses.
Samm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Madwell throws a series of punches but Samm avoids them all with ease.
Samm moves out of range of the body kick.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madwell takes a swing at Samm's ribcage but misses.
Madwell swings for the body but Samm moves out of range.
Madwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samm can do to turn this around?
Samm shoots and misses
and Madwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Madwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samm misses with a combination
and Madwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Madwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Madwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madwell counters with a left to the body.
Madwell staying out of range there.
Madwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Samm throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Madwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Madwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samm can't find room to land a body shot as Madwell controls the action.
Madwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samm.
Good body shot from Madwell. #BC#
Madwell breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Madwell clinches.
Madwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Samm wants to get back to striking at distance but Madwell won't allow it.
Madwell blocks the elbow strike.
Madwell lands an elbow inside that Samm shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madwell.
Samm tries to land knees in the clinch but Madwell avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Madwell as the two fighters clinch.
Madwell stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madwell avoids the head kick by Samm.
Madwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samm misses with an uppercut
and Madwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Madwell moves away from the strike by Samm.
Madwell thuds his right hand into Samm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Madwell.
Madwell takes one on the button.
Madwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses with a double jab
and Madwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samm misses with a straight left.
Samm walks into a straight right hand from Madwell.
Samm throws a jab when Madwell was well out of range.
Madwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Samm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Madwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madwell jabs at Samm's body.
Max Madwell is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madwell throws a right and a left that Samm avoids nicely.
Samm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madwell.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samm wants to clinch
and Madwell counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Samm misses the target.
Madwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Madwell does no damage.
Samm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madwell cracks Samm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Madwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Samm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samm doesn't seem bothered though.
Madwell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Madwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samm lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Samm. #CL2#
Madwell gets tackled into the cage by Samm. Samm maintains the clinch.
Madwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madwell.#ROC#
Samm is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Madwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samm is still on wobbly legs! Can Madwell finish him?#KD#
Madwell floors Samm with a big punch on the inside! Samm is trying to recover but Madwell dives into side control.
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.
Samm is not content to let Madwell control the position. #T1#
Samm tries to bench press Madwell off him but Madwell keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
Samm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Madwell cracks Samm with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Madwell wants to stand but Samm is controlling his arm.
Lucifer Samm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Samm to see if he's OK.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madwell taking a break here but Samm is having none of it and regains half guard.
Madwell slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Madwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madwell lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Madwell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Samm is staying active underneath Madwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madwell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Samm. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samm looks to land a combination but Madwell avoids it well.
Madwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Samm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samm throws a wild body kick that Madwell sees coming a mile off.
Samm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madwell.
Samm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madwell moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Madwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Madwell.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Madwell ducks down to avoid it.
Samm throws an off balance right hand
and Madwell counters with a left and a right that stings Samm.
Samm misses with a body punch
and Madwell counters with a nice body shot.
Max Madwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Madwell!

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomes.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Gomes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2##TD#
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to control.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Smith trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith moves forwards but Gomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Gomes lands a left hand.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Gomes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Gomes 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gomes lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gomes in a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage. #T1#
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Gomes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has Gomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Gomes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Knees to the body from Smith.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Gomes.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomes avoids it.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Gomes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
Gomes pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Gomes works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Gomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gomes misses with a low kick.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Gomes lands a jab to the head.
Gomes throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Gomes finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Gomes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gomes as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gomes as the two fighters clinch.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not.
Smith trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Smith stalls.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Gomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gomes lands a shot to the body.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Smith is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Dave Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith avoiding damage.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Gomes tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomes tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes. #T3#
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to stall but Gomes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Peter Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomes avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Gomes.
I think Smith 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarantino should have avoided that one.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarantino on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarantino's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tarantino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Smith Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Smith Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Smith Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith Jr content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Smith Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Smith Jr drops back looking for a leg! Tarantino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarantino manages to kick Smith Jr off! Smith Jr jumps back into Tarantino's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Smith Jr from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bobby Tarantino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith Jr lands a head kick!
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tarantino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarantino tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Smith Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Tarantino trying to control here.
Smith Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith Jr is taking a breather. Tarantino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Smith Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Smith Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith Jr wants to take a breather but Tarantino is having none of it.
Smith Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarantino is just riding it out for now. Smith Jr eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarantino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Smith Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Smith Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith Jr 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.
Smith Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Smith Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tarantino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Tarantino is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Tarantino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Tarantino moves in looking to clinch but Smith Jr pushes him off.
Smith Jr throws a front kick that sends Tarantino stumbling back into the cage.
Tarantino tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Tarantino tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarantino looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Peter Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Smith Jr.
Tarantino darts in trying to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobby Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smith Jr is trying to control. Tarantino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Smith Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino tries to roll over but Smith Jr keeps him under control.
Tarantino is in trouble now - Smith Jr has advanced to mount!
Smith Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Smith Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tarantino?
Tarantino swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB2#
Smith Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tarantino is now in Smith Jr's guard. A big mistake from Smith Jr there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Smith Jr working for a triangle but Tarantino defends it easily.
Smith Jr is trying to keep Tarantino in close. #T2##SUB2#
Smith Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarantino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smith Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Tarantino to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino is thwarting Smith Jr's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Smith Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Tarantino sits in half guard.
Smith Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith Jr is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith Jr tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Smith Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarantino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarantino's back!#SUB2#
Smith Jr has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tarantino! Can he survive? No! He's out! Smith Jr gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Smith Jr!

Event: KFC 20: Potter vs Mann
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Goldberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goldberg.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Goldberg backing up. Goldberg nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldberg cracks Mercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range. #T1#
Mercer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldberg blocks the leg kick.
As Mercer looks to move away, Goldberg throws a big counter combo but Mercer just gets out of the way.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Goldberg misses with a straight left.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Mercer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Bill Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer throws a nice head kick!
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldberg.#CL2#
Mercer drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage. #T2#
Goldberg is working Mercer over against the cage.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer tries to break free but Goldberg pushes him back against the cage.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
Mercer looks winded!
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.
Goldberg is working Mercer over against the cage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Goldberg gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg throws a big uppercut that drops Mercer! More strikes from Goldberg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mercer lies dazed against the cage as Goldberg celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Bick throws a hook to the side of LaCinta's head but LaCinta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bick dives in and grabs LaCinta's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaCinta pushes down on Bick's head and hops out.
Bick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
LaCinta drives through and clinches with Bick against the cage.
Bick looking for a takedown.
Bick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaCinta after a bit of a struggle.
Brey LaCinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Bick.
LaCinta lands a good knee to the midsection. Bick won't want to take too many of those.
Bick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaCinta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaCinta stalling the fight.
LaCinta prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LaCinta.#BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bick tries to keep at a distance but LaCinta has taken the fight into the clinch.
LaCinta prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaCinta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bick looks winded!
LaCinta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
LaCinta lands a nice elbow.
LaCinta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bick backwards. #BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
LaCinta lands a head kick. Bick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brey LaCinta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bick misses with a right hand #CL#
and LaCinta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LaCinta is pushing Bick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
LaCinta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaCinta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaCinta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaCinta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LaCinta controlling the action here for a moment.
LaCinta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen Bick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
LaCinta takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCinta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bick's defenses.
LaCinta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LaCinta lands an elbow just above Bick 's eye.
LaCinta landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch.
LaCinta tests Bick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
LaCinta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bick, pushing him back against the cage.
LaCinta landing knees to the body. #BC#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch.
LaCinta throws a nice head kick! #CL#
LaCinta instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch. #CL#
LaCinta takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCinta landing knees to the body. #BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bick gets tackled into the cage by LaCinta. LaCinta maintains the clinch.
LaCinta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LaCinta gets through Bick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
LaCinta forces Bick back against the cage and clinches.
LaCinta lands a nice knee to the body.
LaCinta leaning his opponent against the cage.
LaCinta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bick's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaCinta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCinta misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaCinta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LaCinta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bick's defenses.
LaCinta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
LaCinta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bick. #BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaCinta cracks Bick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bick on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
LaCinta moves into range and clinches up with Bick.
LaCinta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCinta lands a good knee to the midsection. Bick won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brey LaCinta 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##CL#
LaCinta gets a clinch.
Bick is looking to take this one to the mat.
LaCinta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bick.
Bick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaCinta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bick can do to turn this around?
Bick has LaCinta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaCinta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brey LaCinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Bick.
The referee calls for LaCinta to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCinta.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LaCinta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LaCinta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCinta lands an elbow inside.
Bick is breathing heavily.
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaCinta obliges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaCinta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
LaCinta lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
LaCinta defending well as Bick loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
LaCinta moves into range and clinches up with Bick.#BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from LaCinta. #CL#
LaCinta has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaCinta. #BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
LaCinta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCinta lands a knee to the head.
LaCinta crunches a lovely knee into Bick's ribcage.
LaCinta lands a knee to the body.
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!
LaCinta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
LaCinta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bick tries to keep at a distance but LaCinta has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
LaCinta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LaCinta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Allen Bick has been cut.
Knees to the body from LaCinta.
Bick takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaCinta effectively controlling the action here.
LaCinta lands a nice elbow.
LaCinta working Bick over with knees to the body.
Bick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaCinta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaCinta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
LaCinta lands an elbow just above Bick 's eye.
LaCinta landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
Bick throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and LaCinta counters by clinching up. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LaCinta.#BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bick.
LaCinta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
LaCinta rushes Bick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
LaCinta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCinta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
LaCinta pushes Bick up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
LaCinta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4##CL#
LaCinta closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCinta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brey LaCinta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaCinta'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.#BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
Bick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
LaCinta has closed the distance and engaged Bick in a clinch.
Bick is looking for a takedown.
LaCinta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LaCinta cracks Bick with a nice body shot.
LaCinta is struggling to control the position.#BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
LaCinta closes the distance and pushes Bick back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCinta scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brey LaCinta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allen Bick'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Bick clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaCinta obliges.#BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaCinta ducks under a wild hook from Bick.
LaCinta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bick throws a hook but LaCinta avoids it easily.
Bick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bick clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCinta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LaCinta fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Bick clinches up with LaCinta and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
LaCinta pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brey LaCinta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCinta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaCinta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaCinta misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
LaCinta rushes Bick and presses him up against the cage.
Bick goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaCinta prevents it.
Brey LaCinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Bick.
Knees to the body from LaCinta.
Knees to the body from LaCinta.
LaCinta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from LaCinta. #T2#
LaCinta stalling in the clinch. #BC#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch.
LaCinta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCinta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bick's head.#CL#
LaCinta moves into range and clinches up with Bick.#BC#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bick misses with a takedown attempt - LaCinta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
LaCinta clinches.
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaCinta lands an elbow that stopped Bick in his tracks for a moment.
LaCinta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Bick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by LaCinta. #BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
LaCinta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCinta controlling the action here for a moment.
LaCinta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bick's defenses. #BC#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brey LaCinta is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaCinta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch.
Bick throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and LaCinta counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
LaCinta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
LaCinta lands an elbow just above Bick 's eye.
Knees to the body from LaCinta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for LaCinta to work.
Bick takes an elbow to the temple.
LaCinta working Bick over with knees to the body.#BC#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch. #CL#
LaCinta clinches up against the cage.
LaCinta lands a knee to the body. #BC#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCinta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Allen Bick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brey LaCinta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
LaCinta takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brey LaCinta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
LaCinta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaCinta slowing the pace effectively.
Bick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaCinta is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaCinta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaCinta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Bick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from LaCinta.
LaCinta lands a damaging elbow.
LaCinta stalls.
LaCinta lands an elbow just above Bick 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaCinta.
Bick can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bick is working for takedown but LaCinta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaCinta is defending well.
LaCinta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaCinta is defending well.
Bick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaCinta after a bit of a struggle.
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bick wants a takedown.
Bick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bick wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCinta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bick drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaCinta pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
LaCinta clinches up against the cage.
LaCinta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LaCinta.#BC2#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
LaCinta moves into the clinch.
LaCinta landing knees to the body.
Bick takes an elbow to the temple. #T2##BC2#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
LaCinta clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCinta scores with a leg kick.
Bick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaCinta.
Brey LaCinta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bick gets tackled into the cage by LaCinta. LaCinta maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
LaCinta manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCinta with a knee to the head.
LaCinta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bick's face.
LaCinta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bick up against the cage.
Bick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta drives through and clinches with Bick against the cage.
LaCinta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
LaCinta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bicks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaCinta.
LaCinta lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bick takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaCinta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LaCinta avoiding damage. #BC2#
LaCinta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCinta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
LaCinta gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
LaCinta crunches a lovely knee into Bick's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brey LaCinta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
LaCinta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LaCinta throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
LaCinta has closed the distance and engaged Bick in a clinch.
LaCinta pressing his opponent against the cage.
LaCinta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from LaCinta.
Bick tries for a takedown but LaCinta manages to get underhooks.
Bick looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LaCinta 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 Allen Bick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bick tries to score a body lock takedown but LaCinta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaCinta lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
LaCinta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
LaCinta closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bick tries to keep at a distance but LaCinta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brey LaCinta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bick can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by LaCinta.
LaCinta landing knees to the body. #BC2#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
LaCinta moves into the clinch.#T2#
LaCinta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaCinta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
LaCinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
LaCinta moves into range and clinches up with Bick.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCinta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bick under the eye.#CL2#
LaCinta closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
LaCinta lands a nice knee to the body.
LaCinta crunches a lovely knee into Bick's ribcage.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta gets a clinch.
LaCinta scores a nice knee to the body.
LaCinta lands a knee to the body.
LaCinta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bick takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaCinta scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaCinta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brey LaCinta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCinta connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
LaCinta clinches. #T4#
LaCinta lands a nice knee to the body.
LaCinta stalling in the clinch.
LaCinta is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta pushes Bick up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaCinta obliges.
The referee is keeping an eye on LaCinta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brey LaCinta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaCinta lands a lovely overhand right.
LaCinta scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brey LaCinta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaCinta to score with a decent uppercut.
LaCinta lands a really nice looking cross but Bick seems unphased.
Bick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LaCinta scores with a head kick. Bick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
LaCinta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCinta connects with a high kick. #CL2#
LaCinta pushes Bick up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta moves into the clinch successfully.
Bick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaCinta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaCinta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaCinta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LaCinta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bick wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCinta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Bick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaCinta stops a takedown attempt from Bick.
LaCinta taking a breather.#BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
LaCinta has closed the distance and engaged Bick in a clinch. #T2##BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
LaCinta closes the distance and pushes Bick back into the cage.
LaCinta lands a good knee to the midsection. Bick won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from LaCinta.
LaCinta crunches a lovely knee into Bick's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from LaCinta. #BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
LaCinta darts in and clinches Bick up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
LaCinta clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
LaCinta breaks the clinch.
LaCinta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bick.
LaCinta cracks Bick with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Bick tries to keep at a distance but LaCinta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCinta.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LaCinta.#T4#
LaCinta lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
LaCinta breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
LaCinta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaCinta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bick up against the cage.
LaCinta scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
LaCinta has closed the distance and engaged Bick in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
LaCinta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bick slips a jab and a cross from LaCinta.
Bick throws a big counter combination but LaCinta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brey LaCinta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaCinta 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brey LaCinta!

Event: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Madwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madwell connects with a body shot.
Madwell lands with a nice body punch.
Madwell works Kittel's body with a nice hook.
Madwell scores with a punch to the head.
Kittel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Madwell finds it's way through Kittel's defenses.
Kittel tries to move into range but Madwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kittel.
Madwell lands a nice hook to Kittel's body. Kittel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kittel looks for a takedown but Madwell sprawls well.
Madwell connects with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
Madwell tries to keep at a distance but Kittel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kittel managing to block the knees to the body from Madwell.
Madwell lands a right hand.
Madwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kittel.
Max Madwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Kittel.
Madwell lands a body punch.
Madwell works on Kittel's body with a couple of short punches.
Madwell presses Kittel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kittel looks winded!
Madwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kittel avoiding damage as Madwell throws knees to the body. #T2#
Madwell scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Madwell manages to break the clinch.
Madwell with a hook.
Madwell is looking to wear down Kittel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kittel walks into a straight right hand from Madwell.
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!
Madwell cracks Kittel with a hook to the temple - Kittel is on wobbly legs here! Madwell swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kittel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Madwell wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Madwell!

Event: Ascension 0426
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Malmsteen misses.
Malmsteen scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malmsteen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith is looking to slow Malmsteen down with leg kicks.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a right hand that Malmsteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Malmsteen also avoids with ease.#CL#
Malmsteen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Malmsteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Malmsteen misses. #T1#
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Malmsteen avoids it with no problem.
Malmsteen swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith with the counter takedown but Malmsteen avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen shows good takedown defense.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Malmsteen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Malmsteen keeps it at a distance.
Malmsteen throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Malmsteen counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
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!
An inside leg kick from Malmsteen misses.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
Smith is working for takedown but Malmsteen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is trying to drag Malmsteen to the mat but Malmsteen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Malmsteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith punishes Malmsteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen lands a jab.
Malmsteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malmsteen is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Malmsteen is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working. #ES#
Malmsteen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Malmsteen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malmsteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Malmsteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Malmsteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Malmsteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Yngwie Malmsteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malmsteen tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malmsteen to the ground. Malmsteen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malmsteen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malmsteen tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Malmsteen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malmsteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL#
Malmsteen instigates a clinch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to pull guard but Malmsteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malmsteen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Malmsteen won't allow it.
Malmsteen is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malmsteen down to the mat. Malmsteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Malmsteen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Malmsteen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Malmsteen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Malmsteen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Malmsteen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smith - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Malmsteen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngwie Malmsteen!
In defeat, Peter Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.

Event: KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Mercer works De Lange's body with a nice hook.
De Lange moves out of range of the body kick.
De Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange closes the distance and clinches up with Mercer, looking for a takedown. De Lange pushes Mercer against the cage but Mercer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer has his takedown stuffed
and De Lange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but De Lange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercer lands a jab to De Lange's midsection.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
De Lange throws a counter combo.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
A nice side step and De Lange releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.#BC#
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
De Lange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Lange lands with a cross.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mercer tries to bum rush De Lange with a series of wild strikes but De Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
De Lange looks winded!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
De Lange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer lands an elbow that stopped De Lange in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange lands a left hand.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lange scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Lange moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but De Lange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lange. #T3#
De Lange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercer wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Mercer scores with a takedown into De Lange's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Lange has wrist control.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Lange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercer tries to stand but De Lange is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Mercer trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Lange's guard.
Mercer won't allow De Lange to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercer sprawls well. He's pushed De Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from De Lange.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lange tries to clinch up.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mercer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Lange.#CL2#
De Lange moves into the clinch.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lange can do to turn this around?
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
De Lange lands a left hand.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Lange's face.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but De Lange has the dominant position.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
De Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
De Lange goes for a double leg but Mercer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercer continues to drive forward.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange is breathing heavily.
De Lange fails to land the takedown.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer scores with a one two! De Lange had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but De Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
De Lange drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
De Lange avoids the elbow strike from Mercer, against the cage.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Lange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Lange momentarily.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Mercer backs off De Lange throws a huge counter combo but Mercer manages to avoid it all.#T2##CL2#
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
De Lange breaks from the clinch.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lange counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer looks to land a combination but De Lange avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Despite the aggression on De Lange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. De Lange will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
De Lange clinches with his opponent.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it. #T3##BC2#
De Lange manages to break the clinch.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercer avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer. #CL2#
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for De Lange.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but De Lange has double underhooks.
De Lange working aggressively here.
Mercer tries a body shot but De Lange blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from De Lange.
Mercer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lange won't allow it.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Lange.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mercer just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Lange's brow.
De Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer is trying to break free.
De Lange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lange gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Mercer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer swinging wildly here. #CL2#
De Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
De Lange lands with a left to the head.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer 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.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from De Lange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
De Lange pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
Mercer tries to break free but De Lange pushes him back against the cage.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lange. #BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer. #CL2#
De Lange darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but De Lange blocks with his arms.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards. #ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!#BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer slaps away a takedown attempt from De Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerhard De Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Lange shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lange! But no joy.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Lange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lange throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.#T3#
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lange throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
De Lange is looking to clinch.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lange is defended easily by Mercer.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Mercer scores with a jab. De Lange acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
De Lange has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange blocks an elbow strike from Mercer.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.#BC2#
De Lange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Mercer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerhard De Lange.
I think Mercer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik Mercer!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Chuck falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hashimoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hashimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hashimoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chuck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hashimoto prevents Chuck from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto controlling the pace. #T1#
Chuck wants to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto stalling.
Chuck trying to control but Hashimoto postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuck's guard.
Hashimoto stays in close to Chuck's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hashimoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chuck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hashimoto has passed into side control.
Hashimoto tries to stand but Chuck is controlling his head.
Chuck is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Chuck is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hashimoto working away.
Chuck is trying to escape the position but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
Hashimoto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hashimoto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hashimoto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Chuck is right now.
Hashimoto landing a few strikes.
Chuck tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Chuck but he's now mounted!
Chuck is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto 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#
Hashimoto gets caught napping as Chuck dives in and scores a takedown. Hashimoto manages to retain guard.
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hashimoto 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.
Chuck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chuck wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck throws an elbow that misses. Hashimoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chuck's guard. Nice move by Hashimoto!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Chuck had control of the position. #T1#
Chuck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chuck is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hashimoto as he works his way to full guard.
Chuck wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Hashimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Hashimoto is pulling down on Chuck's head. It's preventing any offense from Chuck, at least for the moment.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hashimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hashimoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hashimoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashimoto pulls Chuck in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hashimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hashimoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chuck is looking to reverse the position.
Hashimoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Hashimoto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chuck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chuck tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Chuck looking for a sweep but Hashimoto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuck gets back to half guard.
Hashimoto not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takeshi Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
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#
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Chuck.
Hashimoto moves forwards but Chuck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Chuck finds it's way through Hashimoto's defenses.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Chuck.
Hashimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chuck throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Chuck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chuck looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuck, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chuck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hashimoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hashimoto trying to control from half guard but Chuck is working away.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuck is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock Chuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Hashimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuck sprawls well initially but Hashimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chuck tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.
Chuck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!#SUB2#
Chuck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hashimoto is defending well though. Chuck let's go of the attempt for now.
Chuck struggling to land strikes to the head as Hashimoto covers up.
Chuck struggling to land strikes to the head as Hashimoto covers up. #SUB2#
Chuck is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hashimoto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB2#
Hashimoto fending off the submission attempt from Chuck.
Chuck somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chuck avoiding Hashimoto 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Chuck.
I think Hashimoto 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

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