Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haskins.
Haskins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chlen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins misses with a looping left.
Haskins lands a jab.
Haskins throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Haskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chlen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haskins lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chlen checks a leg kick.
Haskins with a nice cross.
Haskins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haskins falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Chlen moves into the clinch.
Haskins tries to break free but Chlen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haskins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chlen. Chlen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Haskins lands a really nice looking cross but Chlen seems unphased.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Chlen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haskins.
Chlen connects with a looping right hand.
Chlen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haskins! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Haskins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chlen, as that shot connected.
A low kick lands for Haskins.
Haskins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Chlen.
The fighters circling - Haskins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haskins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chlen's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen slips a jab from Haskins.
Chlen lands with a shot to the body.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins jabs Chlen right on the nose. Chlen blinks but takes it well.
Haskins misses with a hook.#T2#
Chlen thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
Haskins throws an overhand right that lands on Chlen's shoulder, as Chlen tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
Chlen ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Chlen misses with a few strikes there.
Chlen checks a leg kick.
Haskins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen throws a good cross that connects.
Haskins swings widly with a right hand
and Chlen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
A cross from Haskins lands.
Haskins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Haskins misses its intended target.
Haskins looks to land a right hand but Chlen moved out of range.
Chlen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Haskins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haskins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chlen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Haskins thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
Chlen avoids the head kick by Haskins.
Haskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Haskins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chlen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick from Haskins lands but Chlen takes it in his stride. #KD#
Chlen drops Haskins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haskins looks back up at him and smiles so Chlen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Haskins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
Haskins blocks a head kick by Chlen.
Haskins misses with a looping right.
Chlen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Chlen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chlen gets through Haskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chlen throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskins.
Chlen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Chlen lands a big knee to the head and Haskins goes down! Chlen pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igla Chlen!
A relieved looking Igla Chlen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Vice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vice throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Vice slips a jab from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vice swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Vice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
Vice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Vice takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Vice is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Vice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bob.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Vice.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice lands with a left to the head.
Vice blocks a body shot from Bob.
Vice fails to pull guard.
Vice working aggressively here.
Vice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vice misses with a body punch.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Vice misses with the head strike.
Vice misses with some punches.
Bob misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Vice controls the action.
Vice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
A short uppercut from Vice.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Vice. #TD#
Vice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vice is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vice wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving. #T4#
Vice is pushing down on Bob's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bob is fighting to maintain full guard but Vice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bob tries to roll over but Vice keeps him under control.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
Vice pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Vice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vice passes to full mount!
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
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#
A cross from Vice lands.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Miami Vice is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice swinging wildly here.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vice with a body shot.
Vice tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Vice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Vice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Vice takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vice throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.#CL#
Vice closes the distance and clinches.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Vice avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Vice.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vice misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Vice is trying to pull guard but Bob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vice fails to land.
Bob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bob misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob misses with a left hand #KD#
and Vice counters with a crisp one two that drops Bob! Vice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bob to his feet! Bob is in big trouble!#ROC#Bob is rocked!
Vice fakes the body blow, causing Bob to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bob goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
Miami Vice thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinks rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a hook. Pinks ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T3#
Pinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Pinks throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Pinks.#T4#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinks.
Pinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pinks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinks blocking some punches.
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!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinks is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pinks stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Pinks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
And Pinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinks. #BC#
Pinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Pinks.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T1#
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
A short left from Pinks.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#BC#
Pinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Pinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Pinks cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Murphy throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Pinks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Murphy head around and knocks him out cold! Pinks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks 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.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Rackham connects with a high kick.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Christ tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like John Rackham has been cut.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rackham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rackham.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham takes one to the chin there.
Christ is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rackham Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Christ is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Rackham!
After winning the bout, John Rackham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Planet moves into the clinch.
Avariim looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Planet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Planet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Planet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Avariim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Planet prevents Avariim from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planet throws a big right hand that misses.
Avariim wants to stand and escape but Planet is having none of it.
Planet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Planet advances position into side control!#T1#
Planet is putting a hurting on Avariim here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here.#ES2#
Avariim sneaks out the side door and pushes Planet away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Planet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Planet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Avariim's guard. #SU#
Planet decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##TD#
Avariim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Planet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Planet content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Planet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Planet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Planet gets to his feet. Avariim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Planet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avariim's half guard.
Avariim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Planet stalling.
Avariim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Planet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Planet stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Avariim to get to his feet. #TD#
Planet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avariim looks winded!
Avariim is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captian Planet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Planet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avariim circles away quickly and effectively.
Planet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avariim tries to avoid it but Planet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avariim to the ground. Avariim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Avariim tries to counter with a clinch but Planet shakes him off and moves away.
Planet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avariim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Avariim tries to clinch up.
Planet throws a right and a left that Avariim avoids nicely. #CL#
Planet clinches.
Planet looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Planet is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avariim trying to land knees to the body.
Planet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avariim stops a takedown attempt from Planet.
Planet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avariim can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Planet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avariim wants to stand back up but Planet manages to pass into side control.
Planet staying calm.
Planet'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.#T2#
Avariim wants to get back to his feet.
Planet slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Planet.
Avariim is trying to get back to his feet.
Captian Planet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Planet moves into full mount!
Planet with good strikes from the mount here!
Planet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Planet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Planet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Avariim? #SUB#
Planet jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Avariim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Avariim and Planet has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU#
Planet stands up.
Avariim is breathing heavily.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Planet is defended easily by Avariim.#TD#
Planet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avariim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planet sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Planet stands and steps away. Avariim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captian Planet dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Planet gets the takedown into side control.

Avariim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Planet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avariim tries to counter with a clinch but Planet shakes him off and moves away.
Planet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Captian Planet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Planet moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Planet tenderised Avariim's leg. Avariim is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avariim wants to clinch up but Planet keeps it at a distance.
Planet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Avariim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avariim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Planet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Avariim backs away, Planet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Planet looks to throw the jab but Avariim is out of range. #T1#
Avariim moves in looking to clinch but Planet pushes him off.
Avariim tries to clinch there but Planet circles away. #CL#
Planet clinches with his opponent.
Planet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avariim up against the cage.
Avariim looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planet throws a lazy right hand but Avariim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avariim wants to clinch#TD#
and Planet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Avariim has one foot on Planet's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Planet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avariim defends well and Planet ends up having to push Avariim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avariim lands a knee to the body.
Planet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avariim prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Planet tries to work over Avariim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Planet is pushing Avariim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avariim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Planet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Planet dodges an elbow strike from Avariim.
Avariim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Planet feints and as Avariim raises his hands in defense, Planet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Avariim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Planet is controlling him.
Planet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Planet wants to pass the guard but Avariim is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Planet has gone for a leg lock! Avariim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Planet's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Planet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Avariim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Planet.
Planet wants to get back to his feet.
Ollistor Avariim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Captian Planet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Planet tries to bench press Avariim off him but Avariim keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ollistor Avariim.
Well Planet 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captian Planet!

Event: CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Broberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Broberg slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Broberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic tests Broberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic lands with a hook. Broberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Broberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Exotic doesn't seem phased though.
Broberg throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Exotic does no damage.
Broberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Broberg is out of range.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broberg.
Broberg ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Broberg's defenses.
Exotic throws a hook but Broberg blocks it.
Broberg throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Broberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Exotic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Broberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Broberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broberg tries for a takedown but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Broberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Broberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Broberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Broberg misses with a takedown
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Exotic slips a jab from Broberg.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Broberg manages to avoid it.
Broberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Broberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Broberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle, before Exotic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Broberg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Exotic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump stalling the fight.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Graves blocks a body shot from Trump. #TD#
Trump pulls Graves into guard.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves tries to stand but Trump is controlling from the bottom.
Graves stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Graves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trump is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump is trying to control the position but Graves postures up. #SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is working an open guard so Graves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Trump breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Trump lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
Graves jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.#TD#
Trump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves managing to control the position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump looking to stall.
Graves digs a right hand into Trump's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trump's gas tank.
Graves gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves presses Trump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Graves pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump wants a takedown.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trump stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves connects with a jab.
Trump swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Graves has managed to clinch. #T2#
Graves works on Trump's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Trump blocks with his arms.
Trump tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Graves. #T3#
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
A short left from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Graves counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Trump is rocked!#T4#
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!
Graves cracks Trump with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
After winning the bout, Nick Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA XS5 De Minaur v Tonon
Date: Aug 19, 2021

#R1#
Pitt throws a right hand that misses
and Allu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitt thinking.
Pitt misses with a hook. Allu ducked under it nicely.
Pitt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Mike Allu has been cut.
Pitt throws a hook but Allu blocks it.
Allu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pitt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allu avoids the body shot from Pitt.
As Pitt backs off Allu throws a huge counter combo but Pitt manages to avoid it all.
Allu slips a jab from Pitt.
Pitt misses with an uppercut
and Allu counters with a stiff right hand.
Allu lands a lovely overhand right.
Allu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allu slips a jab from Pitt.
Both fighters circling a little - Allu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Allu.
Pitt is breathing heavily.
Allu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allu digs a good hook to Pitt's body. #T1#
Allu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Pitt is looking to close the distance but Allu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Pitt crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Pitt is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mike Allu!
A relieved looking Mike Allu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer Jr stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Bleak drives through with a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boxer Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Power Shark Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boxer Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Boxer Jr controlling the position.
Bleak postures up in Boxer Jr's guard and throws a big left but Boxer Jr blocks it.
Boxer Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxer Jr wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer Jr controls Bleak momentarily but Bleak frees himself.
Bleak pushes down on Boxer Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bleak prevents Boxer Jr from improving his position.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Boxer Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boxer Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Boxer Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him!
Boxer Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bleak breaks from Boxer Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Boxer Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kick Boxer Jr has been cut.
Bleak 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.
Bleak tries to push Boxer Jr's head away but Boxer Jr is holding on tight.
Bleak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boxer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak cracks Boxer Jr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Jojo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jefferson's half guard.
Jojo is pressing down on Jefferson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jefferson is holding on for now.
Jefferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jojo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jojo throws an elbow that misses. Jefferson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jojo's guard. Nice move by Jefferson!#REVB#
Jefferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jojo is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jojo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Jojo keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jojo trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jojo keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jojo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Jojo in a clinch.
Jefferson stalls.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Jojo improves position. #T3#
Jefferson looking to stall. #TD#
Jojo has hold of one of Jefferson's legs. Jefferson is fighting the takedown attempt but Jojo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Jojo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jojo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jefferson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jojo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jefferson pulls down on the head and he's put Jojo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Jefferson!

Event: Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pjetlic loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
Pjetlic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pjetlic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dick doesn't seem bothered though.
Dick looks to clinch
and Pjetlic counters with a nice body shot.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pjetlic connects with a right hand. Dick shakes it off.
Pjetlic throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dick swings for the body but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Pjetlic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dick lands with a hook. Pjetlic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dick catches Pjetlic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pjetlic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pjetlic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic scores with a nice right hand.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Dick moves to clinch but Pjetlic breaks away
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pjetlic misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Dick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Pjetlic throws a punch but it's blocked by Dick.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick digs a right hand underneath Pjetlic's ribcage. Pjetlic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Pjetlic looks winded!
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Dick has him pressed against the cage.
Dick tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Dick prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Dick tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Dick pushes Pjetlic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Pjetlic controls his hands.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick blocking some punches.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Pjetlic controls his hands.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dick staying out of range there.
Dick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pjetlic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Dick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Dick misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Dick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dick takes one on the button.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pjetlic walks into a left hand.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pjetlic moves away.
Pjetlic throws a sloppy body shot
and Dick counters with a right hand to the body.
Pjetlic is breathing heavily.#T2#
Pjetlic swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Dick counters with a nice right hand that sends Pjetlic toppling to the canvas! Pjetlic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dick finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
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!
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pjetlic moves away.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dick misses its target.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Pjetlic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pjetlic tries to bum rush Dick with a series of wild strikes but Dick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dick moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pjetlic moves away.
Pjetlic throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters with a left right combination that sends Pjetlic crashing to the mat - Dick wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Pjetlic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Needle Dick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Maro Pjetlic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just part of the business. And hard hard business it is.'.

Event: SYN K1 8/13
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piano has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Piano tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Piano manages to break the clinch.
Diego looks to land a combination. Piano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Piano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Diego lands with a hook. Piano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Piano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diego lands a high kick!
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piano tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Piano tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano can't break the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Piano takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Piano tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Piano wants to break free but Diego has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego has Piano pressed against the ropes, preventing Piano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Piano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piano misses with a punch to the body.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Piano tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.
Piano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diego keeps control of Piano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano prevents a body shot from Diego.
Piano is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Piano tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piano is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piano .
Diego tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T3#
Diego tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Piano working hard to break the clinch.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego pushes Piano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Piano 's ribcage. Piano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piano is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Diego. #BC#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Piano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Piano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano .
Piano throws a quick counter head kick but Diego was just out of range.#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch. #T4##BC#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego throws a right hand that Piano ducks under and follows up with a left that Piano also avoids with ease.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Piano gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Piano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piano 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Piano tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Diego is leaning against Piano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Piano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!
Diego clobbers Piano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is looking to clinch but Piano is avoiding it.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Diego is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Piano slips a straight right by Diego.#T1#
Piano avoids the body shot from Diego.
Piano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Piano moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPiano .
Piano avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego swings for the body but Piano moves out of range.
Piano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Piano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike. #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Diego lands with a nice body kick.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Piano tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draughn Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Piano is working Diego over against the ropes.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Piano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Piano working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piano 's elbow.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with the head strike. #BC#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Piano against the ropes. #T4#
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Piano 's head.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Piano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diego pushes Piano back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Diego.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Piano is rocked!
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Piano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of distance and cracks Piano with a big uppercut! Piano goes down! The referee pushes Diego away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Piano make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Diego takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego is the new heavyweight champion!
Draughn Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rick Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'I need more roids!'.

Event: NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Planet throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Planet.
Planet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Planet throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Planet looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Planet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Planet drags the fight down to the ground.
Richardson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richardson stops Planet from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Planet is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planet avoid being mounted?
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Planet is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Planet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Richardson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Planet tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.#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.
Planet keeping hold of Richardson's head, controlling as best he can.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Planet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Planet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Planet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Planet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Planet trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richardson wants to clinch
and Planet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.
Planet misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Richardson clinches. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Planet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richardson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richardson looks winded!
Planet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richardson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Planet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good work by Planet as he checks the leg kick.#KD#
Planet lands a big head kick that sends Richardson tumbling to the mat! Planet takes a step backwards and waves Richardson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Planet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Planet misses with the combination.
Planet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Planet somewhat.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Planet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Planet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Planet's guard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Planet working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Planet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard.
Richardson misses with a head shot. Planet uses the momentum to regain guard.
Planet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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.#SUB#
Planet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Planet is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Planet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Planet persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson tries to clinch but Planet is having none of it.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Captian Planet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Planet shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Planet shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Planet misses with a wild body shot.
Planet dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Planet's head and hops out.#CL#
Planet takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Captian Planet is winning the standup battle so far.
Planet goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Planet can't get the takedown. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and pushes Planet back into the cage.
Planet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planet can't get the takedown.
Planet has Richardson pushed against the cage.
Planet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Planet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well.
Planet stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Planet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captian Planet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson'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#
Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Planet scores with a head kick.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Planet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Planet rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Planet. #TD#
Planet successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Planet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard! #T1#
Richardson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Planet.
Planet is trying to stand.
Planet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Planet tries to get out of the position.
Richardson passes to side control.
Planet is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it.
Planet is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Planet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Planet is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planet trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Planet really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Planet has given up his back here.
Planet prevents Richardson from getting a body triangle.
Richardson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Planet's head.#SUB2#
Richardson looking for the choke but no joy.
Planet is really stuck here. #T4##SUB2#
Richardson looking for the RNC.
Planet tries to escape the position.
Kevin Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Planet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Planet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Planet to control.
Planet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Planet reaches up and holds on to Richardson to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richardson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Richardson!

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Dick clobbers Honkanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dick works Honkanen's body with a nice hook.
Honkanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Honkanen counters with a single leg into guard. Dick didn't expect that.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick has his hands on Honkanen's head, controlling the position.
Honkanen passes Dick's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dick is defending against the submission attempts here by Honkanen. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dick has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Honkanen is keen to just control but Dick is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Honkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working. #SUB2#
Honkanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Dick is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick is staying active underneath Honkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Honkanen is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honkanen controlling the pace.
Honkanen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Honkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Honkanen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Honkanen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dick to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honkanen on the ground.
Dick keeping full guard, as Honkanen tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick pulls Honkanen in close to prevent any damage.
Honkanen trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Honkanen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Honkanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Dick lands.#CUT#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Honkanen is out of range.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Dick lands a big right hand that sends Honkanen crashing to the mat! Dick stays standing though and waves Honkanen back to his feet!#ROC#Honkanen is rocked!
Honkanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Honkanen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dick swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Lauzon lands an overhand right.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Lauzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy 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.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lauzon uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy wants to control but Lauzon postures up.#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.
Lauzon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Lauzon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Lauzon keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy lands a jab to Lauzon's midsection.
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lauzon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauzon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manus Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lauzon throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Lauzon in a clinch.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Murphy keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Murphy pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.
Lauzon won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzon throws out the jab.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy. #T3#
Lauzon moves away from the strike by Murphy.
A big left from Lauzon misses. #CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lauzon tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lauzon back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lauzon.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Lauzon and move into the clinch.
It looks like Murphy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lauzon tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Lauzon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Lauzon drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lauzon. #TD2#
Lauzon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beau Lauzon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a hook but Lauzon avoids it easily.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lauzon on the side of the head.
Lauzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy with a nice cross.#CL2#
Lauzon has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Lauzon working aggressively here. #TD#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lauzon uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon preventing the sweep. #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.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lauzon.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Lauzon looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well. #T3#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Lauzon pushes him off.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Lauzon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Beau Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Lauzon. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy 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: CMMA 139 Obaminator v Wright
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Allu looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoforou is just out of range.
Allu lands a nice shot to the body.
Christoforou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Christoforou has been cut.
Nice body punch from Allu.
Allu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christoforou looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allu lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Allu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Christoforou sprawling to the canvas! Christoforou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Allu finish him?! #T1#
Allu throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Allu.
Allu scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Allu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allu is working Christoforou over against the cage.
Allu lands a shot to the body.
Allu lands a shot to the body.
Allu tries a body shot but Christoforou blocks it.
Allu is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allu just leaning against Christoforou, taking a breather.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Allu - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Allu. #CUT#That has opened up Panagiotis Christoforou's cut even more.#T2#
Allu is working Christoforou over against the cage.
Allu tries a body shot but Christoforou blocks it.
Allu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Allu.
Good body shot from Allu.
Allu lands with a left to the head.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Panagiotis Christoforou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Allu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allu tries to land a knee to the head but Christoforou blocks with his arms.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Allu.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Christoforou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
Allu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards. #T3#
Allu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allu is working Christoforou over against the cage.
Allu gets through Christoforou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allu scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Christoforou is rocked!#CUT#Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Allu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Christoforou avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Allu blocks it.
Allu tries a body shot but Christoforou blocks it.
Allu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christoforou is still on wobbly legs! Can Allu finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Allu!
Mike Allu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasiliev scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
Vasiliev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasiliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliev lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Vasiliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Vasiliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasiliev dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Vasiliev avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman looks winded!
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vasiliev as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasiliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev lands a shot to the body.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch. #KD#
Vasiliev cracks Coleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vasiliev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Coleman to stand back up!#ROC#Coleman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasiliev cracks Coleman with a left hook right on the temple and Coleman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vasiliev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Coleman is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev retains his super heavyweight title!
Timur Vasiliev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mizark Coleman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna beat the shit out of my wife even worse this time! Arhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!'.

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#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.
A head kick misses from Chlen.
Chlen misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Chlen.
Chlen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chlen takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Chlen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chlen darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Chlen scores with a knee to the head.
Chlen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chlen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Chlen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Chlen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chlen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chlen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chlen can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Chlen lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Chlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Chlen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Chlen sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chlen is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Chlen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Chlen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hammer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammer is out cold! Chlen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igla Chlen!
A victorious Igla Chlen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Shea moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rackham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shea's guard.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Shea is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture.
Shea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rackham.
Shea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rackham wants to control from the top but Shea keeps moving.
Shea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Rackham 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.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Shea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shea's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rackham stopping the sweep attempt from Shea.
Rackham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham postures up in Shea's guard and throws a big left but Shea blocks it.
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rackham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shea looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Shea is retaining full guard.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shea wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shea has momentary wrist control but Rackham slips an elbow through the middle.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shea wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Shea is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture.
Rackham won't allow Shea to sweep him here.
Rackham throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shea working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shea blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea is looking to land body kicks.
Shea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shea blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Shea with the counter takedown but Rackham avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shea's guard. #REVR#
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Shea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shea 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shea throwing shots but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Shea prevents Rackham from improving his position.
Rackham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shea is working away from the top position though.
Rackham tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rackham is pressing down on Shea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Rackham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rackham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shea sprawls and moves away.
Shea throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Rackham has Shea up against the cage in a clinch.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shea.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shea looking to throw knees to the head but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Shea.
Shea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Rackham is struggling to control the position.
Shea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shea avoids it.
Shea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham wants a takedown. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shea obliges.
Rackham avoiding damage as Shea throws knees to the body.
Shea is trying to stall.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Shea. #TD#
Rackham is trying to trip Shea. He has hold of a leg but Shea is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rackham persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rackham won't allow Shea to sweep him here.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Shea is retaining full guard.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Shea trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
Rackham throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rackham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rackham is fighting to break Shea's control of his arms but Shea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shea managing to control the position.
Shea trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
Rackham advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Shea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rackham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shea struggling a bit here.
Rackham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rackham working the ground and pound but Shea is defending the strikes.
Rackham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rackham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rackham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Shea tries to improve position but can't.
Rackham tries to score with some ground and pound. Shea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shea is looking to reverse the position.
Rackham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rackham throws an elbow but Shea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rackham working away.
Rackham lands a nice forearm strike.
Rackham throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shea works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham drops an elbow to the side of Shea's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Rackham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Rackham moves out of range easily.
Shea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shea misses with a low kick.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rackham blocks a leg kick.
Rackham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Rackham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rackham showed some decent athleticism there.
Rackham throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
Rackham throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rackham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shea defending well though.
Rackham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rackham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shea's head. #T1#
Shea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shea is trying to keep Rackham in close.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham lands a couple of digs.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham trying to control but Shea is working from the bottom.
Rackham postures up. #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.
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Shea 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#
Rackham tries to get to full guard but Shea has control of the leg.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shea prevents Rackham from improving his position.
Rackham moves into full guard. #T3#
Rackham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shea looking for a sweep. Not yet Shea, not yet.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Rackham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rackham is one step ahead there.
Rackham is looking to work some ground and pound but Shea has wrist control.#T4#
Rackham with a nice head shot there.
Shea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shea working a defensive guard but Rackham manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham is putting a hurting on Shea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jakub Shea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rackham lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shea down.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rackham, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rackham!
John Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN K-1 7/30
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
La Croix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Croix throws a sloppy head kick
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Croix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Piano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Piano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piano misses with a body shot.
Piano stuns La Croix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piano is looking to slow La Croix down with leg kicks.
Piano throws a body punch but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix misses with a left hand
and Piano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Croix throws a solid leg kick but Piano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Croix.
Piano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
La Croix throws out a loose jab but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Croix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
La Croix lands a really nice looking cross but Piano seems unphased.
Piano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Croix.
Piano is trying to counter with his kicks.
La Croix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
La Croix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a low kick, right behind La Croix 's knee.
La Croix lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Piano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piano defending well as La Croix loads up on a big left hand.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La Croix. That one must have hurt.
La Croix connects with a leg kick.
Nero La Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Piano as he checks the leg kick.
Piano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Piano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix is looking to chop away at Piano 's legs.
A nice side step and Piano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Croix throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piano ! But no joy.#T3#
Piano scores with a body shot.
Piano misses with a kick to the body
and La Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Piano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Croix throws a low kick but Piano avoids it.
Piano moves out of range of the body kick from La Croix.
A big right from Piano misses. #CL#
La Croix darts in and clinches Piano up against the ropes.#T4#
A hook to the body from La Croix.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for La Croix.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but La Croix has double underhooks.
La Croix throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano can't break the clinch.
Piano has had enough of the clinch but La Croix keeps him there for the moment.
Piano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piano 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piano tries to work over La Croix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Croix or not. #BC2#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops La Croix in his tracks momentarily.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
That's time! La Croix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
La Croix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piano scores with a head kick. La Croix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Nero La Croix has been cut.
Piano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Croix throws out a powerful jab.
Piano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Croix rather than just go for the knockout.
La Croix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Croix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Piano 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.
Piano misses with the body kick
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Croix throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.#T1#
La Croix misses with a low kick.
La Croix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Piano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Croix misses with a right hand
and Piano counters with an inside leg kick. #KD#
La Croix cracks Piano with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Piano get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Piano looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Piano is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Croix.
Piano is still on wobbly legs! Can La Croix finish him?
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piano seems to have recovered his senses.
La Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Croix misses with a looping right.
La Croix with a jab.
La Croix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Piano counters with a body kick.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
Piano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Croix with a body shot.
La Croix throws a push kick but Piano slaps the foot to one side.
La Croix misses with a kick to the body.
La Croix misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
La Croix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piano checks it well.
Piano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
La Croix throws a front kick aimed at Piano 's knee but Piano avoids it well.
Piano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Croix jabs Piano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
La Croix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Piano avoids the body shot from La Croix.
La Croix looks to throw the jab but Piano is out of range.
La Croix throws a low kick but Piano avoids it.
La Croix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPiano .#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from La Croix.
La Croix connects with a solid leg kick.
Piano thows a body kick. La Croix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Piano scores with a sloppy right hand. La Croix should have avoided that one.
Piano scores with a shot to the body.
Piano checks a low kick from La Croix.
Piano scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Croix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Piano .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
La Croix moves out of range as Piano throws a body kick.
Piano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Croix.
Piano misses the body punch
and La Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano misses with a hook. La Croix ducked under it nicely.
It appears La Croix was looking to counter with a kick there.
Piano misses with a body shot.
Nero La Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano slips under a jab from La Croix.
La Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piano can do to turn this around?
Piano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.#T1#
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
Piano throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and La Croix counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Piano goes down! Will Piano beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piano counters with a body kick.
La Croix looks for the body kick but Piano saw that one coming.
La Croix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Croix misses with a lunging right hand
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Croix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piano moves out of range of the strikes.
Piano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Piano throws a good cross that connects.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Piano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Piano lands a nice hook to La Croix's body. La Croix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La Croix moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.#T3#
Piano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like La Croix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Piano .
La Croix throws a leg kick but Piano moved away.
Piano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Croix moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
La Croix loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Piano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piano there as he acknowledges the shot.
La Croix misses with a lunging right hand
and as La Croix tries to get back out of range, Piano steps forwards and cracks La Croix with a beautiful high kick! La Croix goes down! Oh, he's out! He's out cold! No need for a referee count here - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rick Piano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Lesnar misses with a right hand #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lesnar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more.
Lesnar is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Thompson scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Thompson!

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