Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Halko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamundarson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Halko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamundarson trying to control here. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Hamundarson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Hamundarson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hamundarson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamundarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Halko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hamundarson! #T1##SUB#
Halko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamundarson has worked his arm free - good work by Hamundarson!
Halko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamundarson keeps working.
Hamundarson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hamundarson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Halko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hamundarson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halko's guard! Nice work there by Hamundarson!
Hamundarson wants to pass the guard but Halko is keeping the position.#T2#
Halko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hamundarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamundarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamundarson trying to control but Halko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hamundarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamundarson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Halko working for submissions but it's allowed Hamundarson to get to half guard. #T3#
Hamundarson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamundarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamundarson is controlling the pace.
Hamundarson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halko!
Halko wants to control but Hamundarson is having none of it.
Hamundarson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halko is holding on tight. #T4#
Hamundarson lands with some strikes.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamundarson landing strikes from the mount.
Hamundarson looking to ground and pound but Halko is blocking nicely.
Halko can't escape the position.
Halko is squirming around, avoiding Hamundarson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine from mount but Halko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson tries to control but Halko wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hamundarson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halko sets himself, and Hamundarson steps forward looking for the clinch! Halko avoids it this time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halko enables Hamundarson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamundarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Halko has wrist control.#SUB#
Halko looking for a guillotine here but Hamundarson defends easily.
Halko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamundarson's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamundarson 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.
Hamundarson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Halko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hamundarson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Halko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamundarson's guard. #REVR#
Hamundarson working a defensive guard here.
Halko is in close to Hamundarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hamundarson is looking for a triangle but Halko pushes his legs off easily.
Hamundarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamundarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Hamundarson pushes Halko off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Halko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamundarson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hamundarson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hamundarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halko keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamundarson cracks Halko with a big right hand but Halko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hamundarson is looking to take a break and control but Halko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Halko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamundarson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Halko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamundarson wants to take a breather but Halko manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hamundarson.
Halko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnar Hamundarson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Halko is looking for a triangle but Hamundarson pushes his legs off easily.
Hamundarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halko is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson wants to get up but he can't break Halko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamundarson stopping the sweep attempt from Halko.
Hamundarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hamundarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hamundarson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halko did well to prevent Hamundarson getting side control.
Hamundarson throwing shots but Halko is blocking nicely.
Hamundarson wants to control but Halko is keeping him busy.
Hamundarson thows a huge punch but Halko dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Halko is defending against the submission attempts here by Hamundarson.
Halko really is a fat lump.
Hamundarson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Halko is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamundarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamundarson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halko trying to control but Hamundarson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for the choke but no joy.
Baltasar Halko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halko trying to control the position but Hamundarson manages to sink in the hooks.
Halko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamundarson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hamundarson gets his hands free as Halko looks to control.
Hamundarson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halko tries to escape but Hamundarson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halko is working hard here to advance position.
Halko avoids the strikes from Hamundarson. #T3#
Halko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hamundarson cracks Halko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Halko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Halko is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Halko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hamundarson's guard. Nice work there by Halko.
Hamundarson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Halko throwing strikes from guard but Hamundarson blocks nicely.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamundarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamundarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamundarson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine here but Halko defends easily.
Gunnar Hamundarson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine here but Halko defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Hamundarson!
A victorious Gunnar Hamundarson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.#T2#
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Jackson just content to control the position.
Gracie pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #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.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie prevents Jackson from improving position.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T3#
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson. #T4#
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternal's corner calls for a 1-2. Eternal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eternal's waist but Eternal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halko off to one side. #TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eternal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Eternal is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Halko take his back! Uh oh - Halko has got a rear naked choke here! Eternal is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
Our winner, Baltasar Halko, 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: WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Cortez landing a few strikes.
Cortez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cortez slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cortez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cortez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez just content to control the position.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Cortez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cole!
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Cortez's attempts to control the action.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.#T1#
Cortez 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.
Cortez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cortez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Cortez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Cortez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cole turns into him and now he's in Cortez's guard.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cortez trying to strike off his back.
Cole wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cortez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cortez is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Cole is looking to escape.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Cortez in his half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it. #SUB#
Cortez is working for a submission of some sort. #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.
Cortez working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortez is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.#TD2#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortez is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cortez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cortez throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cortez's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVB##T1#
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cortez wants to hit a sweep here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cortez there!
Cole unloads with some shots from mount but Cortez bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Cole has hold of Cortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cortez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cole is wriggling around but Cortez manages to pass to half guard.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cortez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cortez.
Cole pushes Cortez off looking to stand but Cortez dives back in and keeps control.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Cortez working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cortez working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortez.
Ground and pound from Cortez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cortez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Cortez there.
Don Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cortez winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cortez is taking a breather. Cole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cortez slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.#SUB#
Cortez seems to be looking for submissions.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez stalling. #T3#
Cole punching from the bottom.
Cortez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez drops an elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Cortez.
Cortez working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Cortez working Cole over with strikes.
Cole is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Cortez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cortez winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
Don Cortez 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: RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Schrute takes a swing at Lban's ribcage but misses.
Lban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lban lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Lban. Beautiful body shot.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Lban thuds his right hand into Schrute's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schrute misses with an uppercut
and Lban counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Schrute is rocked!
Schrute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Schrute throws a right hand that misses
and Lban scores with a counter punch that sends Schrute to the canvas! Lban smells blood - he's punishing Schrute with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Schrute has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kamenov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halko quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamenov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Halko actively working from the bottom here.
Halko trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Halko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov winds up and cracks Halko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kamenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenov 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.
Halko has hold of Kamenov's hands but Kamenov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Kamenov decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halko has his foot on Kamenov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kamenov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halko's head.
Kamenov pushing down on Halko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halko trying to hold on to Kamenov's head to control him but Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Halko looks winded!
Halko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenov's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Kamenov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halko keeps control of the position as Kamenov tries to break free. #ES#
Kamenov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Kamenov gets a double leg takedown into Halko's guard.
Kamenov with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Halko is rocked!
Kamenov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Halko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!
Kamen Kamenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips under a jab.#T1#
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Crawford swinging wildly here.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Crawford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crawford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Crawford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Crawford throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Crawford misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Crawford misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Crawford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Crawford misses the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford connects with a looping right hand.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawford.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A slow jab from Crawford misses its intended target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab from Crawford misses.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Crawford.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Royce Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crawford tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Crawford.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Crawford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie slips a jab from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#T4#
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Halko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halko won't allow MacCumhaill to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halko has gone for a leg lock! MacCumhaill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halko's guard.#REVB##SUB#
MacCumhaill avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Halko working for a triangle but MacCumhaill defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko keeping moving, preventing MacCumhaill from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacCumhaill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCumhaill passes into half guard.
MacCumhaill lands with a punch from half guard.
Halko moves into full guard. #T2#
MacCumhaill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halko is keeping the position for now.
MacCumhaill won't allow Halko to sweep him here.
MacCumhaill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacCumhaill wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.
Halko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacCumhaill is looking to work some ground and pound but Halko has wrist control.#SUB#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacCumhaill is aware though and is defending well.
MacCumhaill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacCumhaill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
MacCumhaill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Halko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacCumhaill 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 Halko.
MacCumhaill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacCumhaill trying to control the action but Halko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halko can't do much from the bottom here.
Halko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacCumhaill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCumhaill tries to move to mount but Halko blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fionn MacCumhaill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacCumhaill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacCumhaill misses with a two punch combination.
MacCumhaill scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
MacCumhaill lands a brutal uppercut that launches Halko off his feet! Halko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fionn MacCumhaill!
An out of breath Fionn MacCumhaill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RRFC 58: Gunn vs Steele
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lban lands a jab to the head.
Dylan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dylan scores with a sloppy right hand. Lban should have avoided that one.
Dylan misses with a leg kick.
Dylan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dylan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dylan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban counters with a right hand to the body.
Lban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lban lands with an uppercut that bounces Dylan off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Dylan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lban lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dylan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lban dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFC 21: Bitch Vs. Sparrow
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey misses the jab.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Bailey.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bailey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Bailey - that's dropped him! Bailey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC 56: Silva vs Flynn
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lban dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Lban throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lban slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masvidal cracks a nice hook into Lban's ribs.
Lban lands a body shot.
Lban moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Lban. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Lban misses
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lban misses its target.
Lban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal cracks Lban with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lban slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Lban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal with a jab.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lban throws a body shot but no joy.
Lban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal connects with a looping right hand.
Lban slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lban counters with a left to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lban.
Lban throws a one two combo.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lban blocks it.
Lban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and Lban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lban is looking to wear down Masvidal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lban stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lban misses with a hook.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lban slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Lban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lban blocks a jab.
Lban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#T3#
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Lban counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Lban to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lban ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Lban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Lban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal misses with a takedown
and Lban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lban counters with a nice uppercut.
Lban misses with a looping right.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
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!
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Lban lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lban.
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lban backs up against the cage.
Lban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lban.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
Lban scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Lban staying out of range there.
Lban misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lban throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Lban moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Lban misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Lban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lban.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Lban cracks Masvidal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lban has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Masvidal to stand back up!#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Lban moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Lban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Lban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Lban is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Lban cracks Masvidal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Masvidal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lban finish him?
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lban looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Lban.
Lban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lban scrambles back to his feet.
Lban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lban looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Lban moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Garaile Lban is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Lban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lban ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Lban takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Lban scores with a jab to the body.
Lban avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lban lands with a right hand.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lban is out of range.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Lban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lban takes one on the button.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Lban. #T3#
Lban scores with a body shot.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Lban with a nice cross.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lban with a body shot.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Lban is looking to counter punch.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Lban ducks under and follows up with a left that Lban also avoids with ease.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masvidal misses with a left hand
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Lban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
It looked like Lban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lban's shoulder, as Lban tries to avoid the shot.
Lban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Lban avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal catches Lban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Lban misses its intended target.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lban is out of range.
Lban slips under a jab.
Masvidal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lban pinned against the cage. Lban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Lban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garaile Lban dominated that second round.
That's time! Lban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Lban moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lban is looking for a counter combo.
Lban throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal lands with a cross.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Lban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lban lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lban 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lban.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Lban.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Lban.
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!
Lban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal. #T1#
Lban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Lban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lban forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Lban.
Masvidal is working for takedown but Lban is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lban slows down the pace here.
Lban lands a nice uppercut.
Masvidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lban smiles and moves away. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
It looked like Lban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lban misses with the combination.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lban throws a sloppy body shot
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Lban misses its target.
Masvidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Lban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Lban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Lban avoids it well.
Lban blocks a jab.
Lban throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.#T3#
Lban misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Masvidal badly! Lban follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Masvidal out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lban finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garaile Lban!
During a confident post fight interview, Garaile Lban thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaktic moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jaktic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
Jaktic moves nicely into side control.
Cole is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaktic is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic controlling the position.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole looks winded!#T1#
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaktic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jaktic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jaktic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Jaktic tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jaktic scoring with punches from side control.
Jaktic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cole some visible discomfort.
Jaktic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cole down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic controlling the position from side mount.
Jaktic grinds an elbow into Cole's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
Jaktic has an Americana. Cole didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jaktic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jaktic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Jaktic!

Event: PANDA 14
Date: Aug 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Halko shoots in and bounces St Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Stone keeping full guard, as Halko tries to pass.
Halko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
St Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halko is aware though and is defending well.
Halko forces his way into half guard.
St Stone wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well. #SUB#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halko is working away from the top position though.#T1#
St Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halko.
Halko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
St Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Halko. #SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back.
St Stone tries to get to full guard but Halko has control of the leg.
St Stone is trying to control but can't.
St Stone is pressing down on Halko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet St Stone, not yet.
St Stone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halko is taking a breather. St Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halko is nestled in close to St Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Stone keeping full guard, as Halko tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Stone wants to control but Halko passes easily into half guard.
St Stone wants to get back to full guard.
St Stone trying to hold on to Halko's head to control him but Halko postures up.
St Stone tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.#T3#
Halko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko trying to control from half guard but St Stone is working away.
St Stone wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well.
St Stone manages to get to full guard.
St Stone controls Halko momentarily but Halko frees himself.
Halko lands a couple of elbows.
Halko trying to control but St Stone is working from the bottom.
Halko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
St Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halko passes St Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halko wants to free his trapped foot but St Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Stone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
St Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halko pulls his head out easily.
Halko controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Stone is pressing down on Halko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halko's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
St Stone trying to stall but Halko improves his position.
Halko takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halko's brow.
Halko blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Halko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halko lands in his opponent's guard.
Halko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet St Stone, not yet. #SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Halko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
St Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Stone is keeping the position for now.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone is trying to control the position but Halko postures up.
Halko passes into half guard.
Halko prevents St Stone from improving his position.#SUB2#
St Stone has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Halko. Oh but St Stone has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Halko goes limp - he's gone! St Stone jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus St Stone!
In his post fight interview, Marcus St Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queef.
Queef takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Queef throws a lazy uppercut
and Lban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queef walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queef. That's going to slow Lban down.
A big left from Queef misses.
Lban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lban misses with a body shot.
Queef with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queef swings widly with a right hand
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queef closes the distance and clinches up with Lban, looking for a takedown. Queef pushes Lban against the cage but Lban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garaile Lban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Queef.
Queef scores with the left hand. Lban knows he should have avoided that one.
Queef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Lban lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Queef can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lban and Queef drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lban.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Halko looking to score a takedown here. MacCumhaill is defending well but Halko drives through and ends up in MacCumhaill's guard.
Halko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halko works over MacCumhaill with some ground and pound from guard.
Halko advances to half guard. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
MacCumhaill wants to control but Halko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Halko trying to control from half guard but MacCumhaill is working away. #SUB#
Halko is working for a kimura but MacCumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
Halko trying to control from half guard but MacCumhaill is working away.
Halko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halko is looking to advance position but MacCumhaill won't allow it.
MacCumhaill is trying to maintain the position but Halko is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacCumhaill is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold.
MacCumhaill is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Halko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Halko not doing much here. #SUB#
Halko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halko is trying to control the action in half guard but MacCumhaill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Halko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacCumhaill has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halko wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacCumhaill keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild combination.
MacCumhaill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacCumhaill misses the jab.
MacCumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Halko.
Despite the aggression on MacCumhaill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill. #TD#
Halko shoots in and bounces MacCumhaill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacCumhaill working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCumhaill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacCumhaill misses with a hook. Halko ducked under it nicely.
Halko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for MacCumhaill. That snapped Halko's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacCumhaill did well to prevent Halko getting side control.
Halko controlling the action here.
MacCumhaill wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacCumhaill is defending against the submission attempts here by Halko.
Halko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCumhaill can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Halko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
MacCumhaill is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halko controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Halko connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Halko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacCumhaill is now in Halko's guard. A big mistake from Halko there, giving up the dominant position!
MacCumhaill looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Halko working for a triangle but MacCumhaill defends it easily. #SUB#
Halko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacCumhaill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
MacCumhaill wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.
Halko has a closed guard, preventing MacCumhaill from standing up. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCumhaill defends well.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halko working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halko is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCumhaill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacCumhaill wants to pass the guard but Halko is keeping the position.
Halko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Baltasar Halko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halko has control of MacCumhaill's left arm, preventing MacCumhaill from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baltasar Halko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baltasar Halko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCumhaill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCumhaill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCumhaill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Halko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko trying to control the pace. #T1#
Halko misses with a head shot. MacCumhaill uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
MacCumhaill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Halko 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 MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
MacCumhaill tries to improve his position but Halko has taken his back! Halko has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will MacCumhaill tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Halko pushes MacCumhaill away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
After winning the bout, Baltasar Halko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T1#
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard. #SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Wright is trying for a kimura here. Cole looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wright wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright!

Event: RRFC 48: Gunn vs Mitchell
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil lands a jab to Lban's midsection.
Lban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neil.
Lban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lban misses the target.
We've been told by Lban's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garaile Lban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban misses with a few strikes there.
Neil feints and then cracks Lban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lban down.
Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.
Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lban.
Lban swings widly with a right hand
enabling Neil to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Neil tries a low kick but Lban avoids it.
Lban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Neil finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Neil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neil takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Lban finds it's target.
A big left from Lban misses.
Lban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lban moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Lban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.
A nice side step and Neil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lban connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lban throws a jab when Neil was well out of range.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lban lands a jab to Neil's midsection.
A jab from Neil does it's job there.
Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neil misses with a body kick.
Neil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neil at a distance.
Neil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neil unleashes a big counter combination but Lban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lban digs a good body shot into Neil's ribs.
Lban walks into a left hand.
Lban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Neil misses with a jab to the body
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Neil looks for the body kick but Lban saw that one coming.
Lban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neil on the side of the head.
Neil thows a leg kick but Lban checks it
and Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Luke Neil has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lban's head backwards.
Lban looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Lban misses with a hook
letting Neil counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Neil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lban misses the shot to the body.
Lban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lban blocks a jab.
Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lban.
Neil looks to land a left hand but Lban moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lban looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Lban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Lban.
Neil misses with a looping right.
Lban tries to counter by clinching up but Neil breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Neil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neil working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Neil in side control, throwing shots but Lban defends.
Neil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neil wants to control but Lban is keeping him busy.
Lban prevents Neil from improving position.
Check out the look on Neil's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Neil controlling the position. #SUB2#
Neil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Neil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Lban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lban taking a bit of punishment here - Neil scoring with strikes.
Neil trying to control the action but Lban is working from the bottom.
Neil lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neil working the head with strikes.
Neil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Lban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neil throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Neil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lban knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lban's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Neil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neil looks to land a combination but Lban avoids it well.
Neil tried to score with a low kick but Lban checks it.
Lban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
Neil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Lban.
Neil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil throws a combination that misses
and Lban counters with a nice uppercut.
Lban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.#T1#
Lban misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Neil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lban is not content to let Neil control the position.
Neil is looking to stall here but Lban recovers full guard.
Lban keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
Neil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garaile Lban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neil trying to control but Lban is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lban misses the target.
Garaile Lban is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil jabs Lban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lban throws a series of punches but Neil avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Neil avoids the body shot from Lban.
Lban throws an off balance right hand
and Neil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Neil looks for the body kick but Lban saw that one coming.
Lban misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Neil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lban taking some punishment here, with Neil in his half guard.
Neil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neil working Lban over with strikes. #T4#
Neil stalling. #SUB#
Lban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neil is trying to control the action in half guard but Lban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neil thows a huge punch but Lban dodges it nicely.
Lban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Neil!
Luke Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Garaile Lban had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cole misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Cole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Cole wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Cole persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Let's hope that Cole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cole won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cole.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Cole misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cole thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole connects with a jab.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#T4#
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole steps in with a hook that catches Gracie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cole follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gracie looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane connects with a combination that backs up Halko into the cage. Bellafontane lands a flurry of punches that gets past Halko's guard. Halko is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bellafontane bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Bellafontane!

Event: RRFC Challengers 43
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Lban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lban moves out of range as De Santos strikes.
De Santos motions for Lban to come forward. De Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos throws a leg kick but Lban checks it.
A slow jab from De Santos misses its intended target.
Lban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lban defending well as De Santos loads up on a big left hand.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santos throws a series of punches but Lban moves out of range.
Lban looks to land a combination. De Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Santos throws a nice looking combination but Lban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lban blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Lban lands a jab to the head. #ROC#De Santos is rocked!
Lban drops De Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for De Santos! Lban dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Our winner, Garaile Lban, 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.
In defeat, Roger De Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.

Event: BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole avoids the head kick by Mvarre.
Mvarre connects with a jab.
Mvarre misses with a body shot.
Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mvarre.
Mvarre misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a takedown into Mvarre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole looks winded!
Mvarre throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Mvarre misses with a hook.
Mvarre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mvarre misses with a two punch combination.
Cole throws a leg kick but Mvarre sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Mvarre finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mvarre throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mvarre throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole defending well as Mvarre loads up on a big left hand.
Mvarre misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Mvarre.
Cole's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mvarre jumps guard but Cole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mvarre tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mvarre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Mvarre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mvarre lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Mvarre pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Mvarre lands a left and a right that send Cole crashing to the mat, dazed. Mvarre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cole is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mvarre lands a big right hook! Cole looks hurt but is still standing! Mvarre lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cole falls down and Mvarre dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cole's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mvarre runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre Mvarre!

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