Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: QFC Tournament 902 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Humphries swings for the body but Gambino Iii moves out of range.
Gambino Iii shoots for a takedown but Humphries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Humphries really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambino Iii misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Gambino Iii.
Some wild striking there from Gambino Iii.
Humphries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Humphries has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gambino Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Humphries prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino Iii stops a takedown attempt from Humphries.
Humphries jumps guard but Gambino Iii stands there with Humphries around his waist. Humphries gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Gambino Iii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gambino Iii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Humphries seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gambino Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Humphries is proving a slippery customer.
Humphries throws a strike but Gambino Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gambino Iii wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving. #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.
Gambino Iii stops Humphries from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humphries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambino Iii being controlled here momentarily.
Humphries is trying to keep Gambino Iii in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humphries will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Humphries tries to clinch up.#T3#
Gambino Iii scores with a head kick.
Gambino Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hank Humphries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Gambino Iii.
Humphries tries to clinch up.
Gambino Iii shoots in and drives through. Humphries sprawls well.
Gambino Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Humphries sprawls well. He's pushed Gambino Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Gambino Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino Iii tries to clinch up.
Gambino Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Humphries, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambino Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Humphries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gambino Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Gambino Iii misses with a takedown
and Humphries counters with a nice body shot.
Gambino Iii looks winded!
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Humphries manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gambino Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Gambino Iii's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humphries throwing strikes but missing.
Gambino Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries postures up in Gambino Iii's guard and throws a big left but Gambino Iii blocks it.
Gambino Iii is trying to control the position but Humphries postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominic Gambino Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Gambino Iii has managed to clinch.
Gambino Iii has Humphries pressed against the cage, preventing Humphries from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambino Iii is working for takedown but Humphries is calmly controlling the position for now.
Humphries tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gambino Iii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Humphries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gambino Iii up against the cage.
Humphries is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gambino Iii to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gambino Iii breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino Iii goes for a double leg but Humphries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Humphries continues to drive forward.
Humphries moves out of range of the body kick from Gambino Iii.
Gambino Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Gambino Iii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gambino Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Humphries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hank Humphries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Gambino Iii.#T1#
Humphries closes the distance and clinches up with Gambino Iii, looking for a takedown. Humphries pushes Gambino Iii against the cage but Gambino Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Humphries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambino Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Humphries misses with a head kick.
Gambino Iii goes for a double leg but Humphries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Humphries continues to drive forward.
Humphries wants to clinch
and Gambino Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Humphries.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gambino Iii swinging wildly here.
Gambino Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Humphries tries to avoid it but Gambino Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Humphries to the ground. Humphries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Humphries tries to counter with a takedown but Gambino Iii is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Humphries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gambino Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gambino Iii tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Gambino Iii struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humphries gets to mount! Gambino Iii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Humphries thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gambino Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Gambino Iii tries to hold on but Humphries pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Humphries working for a guillotine from mount but Gambino Iii is in no mood to give up.
Gambino Iii is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gambino Iii tries to reverse the position but Humphries maintains control.
Humphries trying to control but Gambino Iii is having none of it.
Gambino Iii is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Humphries prevents Gambino Iii from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gambino Iii tries to hold on but Humphries postures up.
Gambino Iii can't escape the position.
Gambino Iii is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gambino Iii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Humphries in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gambino Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambino Iii controls Humphries momentarily but Humphries frees himself.
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 Hank Humphries will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambino Iii. Gambino Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Humphries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambino Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Gambino Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Humphries was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries shoots in looking for a takedown but Gambino Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humphries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambino Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humphries as he jumps to the side.
Hank Humphries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Gambino Iii.
Gambino Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humphries as he jumps to the side.
Gambino Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Humphries closes the distance and clinches up with Gambino Iii, looking for a takedown. Humphries pushes Gambino Iii against the cage but Gambino Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Humphries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Humphries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gambino Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hank Humphries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humphries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humphries blocks a head kick by Gambino Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Humphries. No joy for Gambino Iii on that attempt.
Humphries tries to clinch up.
Humphries looks for a takedown but Gambino Iii sprawls well.#T2##CL2#
Gambino Iii pushes Humphries up against the cage in a clinch.
Humphries jumps guard but Gambino Iii stands there with Humphries around his waist. Humphries gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambino Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Humphries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gambino Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Humphries shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gambino Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambino Iii tries to clinch up.
Gambino Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gambino Iii swings for the body but Humphries moves out of range.
Humphries blocks a head kick by Gambino Iii.
Gambino Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Humphries feinted with a counter takedown.
Humphries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambino Iii.
Humphries misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Gambino Iii moves into the clinch.
Humphries gets underhooks to prevent Gambino Iii's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gambino Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gambino Iii wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Humphries wants a takedown.
Gambino Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Humphries is defending well.
Humphries misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humphries tries to pull guard but Gambino Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Humphries is trying to pull guard but Gambino Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Gambino Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gambino Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambino Iii misses with a body kick.
Gambino Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dominic Gambino Iii!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dominic Gambino Iii!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dominic Gambino Iii!

Dominic Gambino Iii wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a hook.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Cusumano is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cusumano swivels and escapes.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano. #T1#
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Cusumano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #T2#
Rigano passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cusumano's thigh. Cusumano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cusumano trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Rigano.
Rigano has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano jabs at Rigano's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano. #T1#
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Cusumano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusumano pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano sizes up Rigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Cusumano lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Rigano moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cusumano.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!#T2#
Rigano shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano throws a counter combo.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Cusumano is predictable there
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Rigano crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cusumano lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back. #TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cusumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rigano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cusumano wants to get back to full guard.
Cusumano is trying to stand. #T1#
Rigano with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Rigano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cusumano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cusumano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano has a closed guard, preventing Cusumano from standing up. #T2#
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cusumano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can Cusumano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1#
Cusumano throws a combination. Turturro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro misses with a body kick.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turturro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cusumano. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the ropes.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cusumano smiles and moves away.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano jabs at Turturro's body.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro misses with a double jab
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Turturro. #CL#
Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Cusumano turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Turturro drives through and clinches with Cusumano against the ropes.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but Cusumano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Cusumano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turturro dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Despite the aggression on Cusumano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turturro throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a monster overhand right that drops Turturro! Cusumano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Our winner, Steve Cusumano, 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: TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kuwabara.
Shinker throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
We've been told by Shinker's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shinker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
As Kuwabara looks to move away, Shinker throws a big counter combo but Kuwabara just gets out of the way.#CL#
Shinker moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Shinker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Shinker avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Shinker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shinker is working Kuwabara over against the cage.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinker's elbow.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara keeps control of Shinker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Shinker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinker throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Shinker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working to tighten his grip on Shinker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shinker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kuwabara is really squeezing tight and eventually Shinker passes out! Kuwabara breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Harris is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cusumano.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris misses with a hook
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Cusumano.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
Cusumano tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the ropes.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris cracks Cusumano with a nice body shot.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Harris keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Harris.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #T2#
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris lands a right hand. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Harris misses.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch.
As Harris looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Harris lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Harris tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range. #CL2#
Harris clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Harris presses Cusumano against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris wants to clinch.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harris is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris feints a jab promting Cusumano to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cusumano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cusumano to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Cusumano sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Cusumano avoids it this time.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cusumano counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily. #CUT2#
Steve Cusumano's cut is getting worse.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Cusumano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cusumano tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is leaning against Cusumano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cusumano wants to break free but Harris has control.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Anselmo Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris pushes Cusumano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Anselmo Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Cusumano tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the ropes.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris works on Cusumano's body with a couple of short punches.
Cusumano throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris prevents a body shot from Cusumano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!

Anselmo Harris wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Hudson is looking for the big counter here.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeff Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Hudson shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Heart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hudson throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hudson.
Hudson looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
Hudson walks into a left hand.
Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Heart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson shoots and misses
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudson in his tracks.
Hudson blocks a jab.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heart lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Hudson slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Heart. No joy for Hudson on that attempt. #TD2#
Hudson shoots in and gets a takedown into Heart's guard.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
Hudson slips nicely into half guard.
Hudson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heart's thigh. Heart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hudson wants to control from the top but Heart keeps moving.
Hudson pushing down on Heart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson wants to pass to mount but Heart is defending the position.
Hudson keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
That's time! Heart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Hudson shoots in.
Hudson looks for a takedown but Heart sprawls well.
As Hudson tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Hudson manages to avoid the attempt.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson.
Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heart is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Heart circles away and we're back to standing.
Heart sizes up Hudson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heart lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Heart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heart pinned against the ropes. Heart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.
Nice straight punches there by Heart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heart.
Heart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hudson.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Heart. Those never looked like landing.
Hudson takes one to the chin there.
Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown. Heart tries to sprawl out of it but Hudson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Heart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heart looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson avoids it easily.#T2#
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Heart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson thinks about the counter body kick.
Peter Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Hudson backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson blocks it.
Peter Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heart wants it to stay on the feet.
Heart leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heart's waist but Heart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Heart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heart misses with a hook. Hudson ducked under it nicely.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson avoids it easily.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heart's waist but Heart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Heart throws a jab when Hudson was well out of range.
Hudson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hudson scrambles back to his feet.
Hudson tries for a takedown but Heart circles away easily
and Heart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hudson is trying to control. Heart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hudson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Heart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Hudson wants to take a breather but Heart is having none of it.
Hudson stalling.
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson is trying to control. Heart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson trying to control from Heart's half guard. Heart has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson tries to free his leg and advance position but Heart is retaining full guard.
Heart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heart sprawls well. Heart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeff Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Peter Heart!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Peter Heart!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Peter Heart!

Peter Heart wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Heart was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Jenkins throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Todd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Todd looking to pass the guard.
Todd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Todd.
Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todd won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins is looking for the big counter here.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well. #T2#
Jenkins tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Todd somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Todd or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Todd has been cut.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Jenkins lands a hook that stumbles Todd back into the cage. Jenkins follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Todd to the canvas! Jenkins pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Todd has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Shinker.
Shinker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drunkizkus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shinker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice uppercut.
Drunkizkus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drunkizkus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shinker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinker wants to land a leg kick but Drunkizkus is out of range.
Shinker misses with a series of wild punches.
Drunkizkus throwing a counter right hand but Shinker manages to avoid it.
Drunkizkus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drunkizkus.
Glady Shinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drunkizkus avoids the head kick by Shinker.
Drunkizkus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinker misses with a double jab
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice body shot.
Shinker looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Drunkizkus has knocked Shinker down with a huge combo! Drunkizkus steps away and waves a wobbly Shinker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Glady Shinker has been cut.
Drunkizkus throws a body punch but Shinker moves out of range. #CL#
Drunkizkus takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drunkizkus scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Shinker tries to throw a body punch but Drunkizkus avoids it by throwing Shinker back against the cage.
Drunkizkus lands a hook that snaps the head of Shinker backwards.
Drunkizkus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Drunkizkus.
Shinker blocks a body shot from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus lands a big right hand that drops Shinker! The killer instinct kicks in and Drunkizkus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drunkizkus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Thomspon 90% for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cusumano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Cusumano! #T1#
Cusumano stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Cusumano prevents Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but Cusumano is having none of it.
Barbosa managing to control the position.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa seems keen to control Cusumano's posture.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cusumano keeps moving.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cusumano scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Barbosa throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Cusumano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Cusumano counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cusumano eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Barbosa cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Cusumano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Cusumano and move into the clinch position.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa tries to work over Cusumano's front leg with a kick but Cusumano checks it.
Cusumano takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cusumano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Cusumano throws a one two combo.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cusumano lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cusumano rushes Barbosa with punches - Barbosa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Barbosa goes down! Cusumano follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Daniel Barbosa had this to say: 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Olsen seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Jenkins misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Olsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkins defend it? Olsen steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Olsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Olsen!

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hudson.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hudson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Hudson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hudson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kennedy - the referee stops the clock and Hudson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kennedy. Hudson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hudson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Hudson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy.
Hudson throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Hudson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hudson misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Hudson lands the left hand.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudson.#T1#
Kennedy throws a push kick but Hudson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped Hudson's head back.
Hudson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
Kennedy scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kennedy to work.
Kennedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hudson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Hudson tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Kennedy has Hudson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hudson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Kennedy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hudson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SU#
Hudson gets to his feet. Kennedy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kennedy gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Kennedy manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Hudson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kennedy throws a front kick that sends Hudson stumbling back into the cage.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hudson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hudson lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Hudson lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Hudson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hudson.#CL2#
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hudson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hudson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jeff Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.#BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hudson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hudson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Hudson ducks down to avoid it.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hudson dives in and scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#SUB2#
Kennedy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hudson escapes and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kennedy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hudson's best efforts.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hudson controlling the pace.
Kennedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeff Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hudson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hudson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Kennedy is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
Hudson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hudson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kennedy has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hudson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Hudson moved out of range nicely.
Hudson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Hudson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hudson defends it nicely.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson throws a leg kick but Kennedy moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy.
Hudson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Hudson misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
The fighters circling - Hudson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hudson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.
Hudson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Hudson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hudson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hudson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hudson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
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!
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hudson looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hudson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy 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.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy thumps Hudson with a low kick.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy. #T2#
Hudson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Hudson moved away.
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!
Kennedy leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hudson with a body shot.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hudson throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Hudson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Hudson throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hudson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.#ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kennedy.
Hudson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Oh Hudson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy cracks Hudson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, 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: TAFC: Big Bash 2 - Aus Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Shinker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinker tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kakuto has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Kakuto has Shinker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shinker tumbling to the mat - Kakuto dives into Shinker's guard.
Shinker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakuto controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shinker working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily. #T1#
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shinker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shinker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinker tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Shinker but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kakuto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shinker is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shinker flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kakuto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shinker and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kakuto slips an arm under Shinker chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kakuto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kakuto is squeezing on Shinker like an anaconda would it's prey. Shinker fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
As Tsuyoi Kakuto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano digs a good body shot into Vattalles's ribs.
Cusumano lands with a shot to the body.
Cusumano connects with a crisp jab.
Vattalles blocks a head kick by Cusumano.
Cusumano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vattalles's hands.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Vattalles counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
We've been informed that Cusumano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Vattalles throws a solid leg kick but Cusumano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vattalles.#TD#
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cusumano is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vattalles keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cusumano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vattalles is proving hard to escape from.
Cusumano trying to control but Vattalles is working from the bottom.
Cusumano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vattalles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cusumano is aware though and is defending well.
Cusumano stays in close to Vattalles's body and controls the position.
Cusumano trying to control but Vattalles is working from the bottom.
Cusumano trying to move into half guard but instead Vattalles has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cusumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles throwing strikes from guard but Cusumano blocks nicely.
Vattalles is fighting to break Cusumano's control of his arms but Cusumano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Cusumano misses its intended target.
Vattalles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vattalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Vattalles lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cusumano stuns Vattalles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cusumano moves forwards but Vattalles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cusumano tried to score with a low kick but Vattalles checks it.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cusumano swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Vattalles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vattalles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Vattalles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cusumano struggling a bit here.
Vattalles is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vattalles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cusumano is looking to chop away at Vattalles's legs.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Vattalles avoids nicely.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vattalles tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Vattalles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vattalles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vattalles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Vattalles looking to pass the guard.
Cusumano trying to control the position here. #T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vattalles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vattalles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cusumano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cusumano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vattalles 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.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Vattalles is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vattalles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vattalles trying to advance position but Cusumano counters by regaining guard.
Vattalles cracks Cusumano with a solid left hand.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Vattalles passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mee Vattalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vattalles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vattalles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Vattalles seems to be working for a kimura but Cusumano defends the submission attempt.
Vattalles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cusumano's head.
Vattalles looks to land a strike but Cusumano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vattalles is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Vattalles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vattalles preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Vattalles stands up over Cusumano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cusumano pulls Vattalles in close to prevent any damage.
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cusumano can't keep his opponent in guard - Vattalles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vattalles with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cusumano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vattalles.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Vattalles moves out of range.
Vattalles tries to counter with a takedown but Cusumano is quick to defend against it.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vattalles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Vattalles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles tries to land a leg kick but Cusumano saw it coming and moves away.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vattalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Vattalles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vattalles fails with the takedown.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vattalles shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Vattalles moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vattalles at a distance.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Cusumano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cusumano continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vattalles.
Cusumano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vattalles rather than just go for the knockout.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vattalles lands a jab.
Mee Vattalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vattalles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vattalles throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Cusumano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cusumano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cusumano finds it's way through Vattalles's defenses. #T2#
Cusumano throws a hook but Vattalles avoids it easily.
Vattalles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a hook. Vattalles ducked under it nicely.
Vattalles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Vattalles's head.
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cusumano scores with the left hand. Vattalles knows he should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Cusumano gets caught flat footed, as Vattalles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Cusumano pushes Vattalles off and gets back to his feet.
Vattalles dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cusumano lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Vattalles avoids nicely. #TD#
Vattalles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vattalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vattalles wants to free his trapped foot but Cusumano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cusumano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vattalles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vattalles stops Cusumano from standing up.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vattalles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cusumano is keeping the position for now.
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vattalles sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Vattalles.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Vattalles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vattalles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cusumano, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cusumano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cusumano 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cusumano!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cusumano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Hudson scores with the left hand. Sexton knows he should have avoided that one.
Hudson misses with the combination.
As Hudson looks to move away, Sexton throws a big counter combo but Hudson just gets out of the way.
Hudson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hudson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sexton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sexton walks into a straight right hand from Hudson.
Sexton lands a head shot.
Hudson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sexton scores with a punch to the head.
Sexton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
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!
Sexton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hudson at a distance.
We've been told by Sexton's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sexton stuffs the takedown.
Hudson misses with a low kick.
Sexton connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Hudson is rocked!
Sexton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hudson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sexton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Sexton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Kuukas 's head but Kuukas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Kuukas avoids nicely.
Kuukas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Kuukas moved away.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuukas throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Kuukas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuukas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins misses with a double jab. #T1#
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuukas is looking for a counter combo.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Kuukas moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Kuukas ducked under it nicely.
Kuukas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Kuukas counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
As Jenkins backs away, Kuukas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuukas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKuukas .
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuukas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Kuukas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.#T3#
Jenkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Kuukas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins looks winded!
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuukas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Kuukas throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuukas counters with a head kick. That will keep Jenkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Kuukas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuukas slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuukas misses the target.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Kuukas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuukas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Kuukas avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuukas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins feints with a jab and clips Kuukas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kuukas is sent crashing into the canvas and Jenkins leaps in for the kill! Kuukas tries to get to his feet but Jenkins is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kuukas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
Bossway takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Yannick Bossway has been cut.
Bossway looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Jenkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bossway sprawling to the canvas! Bossway rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jenkins finish him?! #ROC2#
Bossway is rocked!
Bossway moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Bossway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bossway out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Jenkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
Boxa dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Boxa's defenses.
Boxa misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
Boxa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxa tried to score with a low kick but Jenkins checks it.
Boxa throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Boxa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Boxa tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Boxa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Boxa down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Boxa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Sloppy strikes from Boxa. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Boxa down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Boxa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Boxa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boxa is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxa misses with a two punch combination.
Boxa seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxa manages to avoid it.
Boxa misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Boxa misses.
Boxa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Boxa misses.
Boxa misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Boxa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Boxa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Boxa clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boxa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Boxa.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Boxa avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Boxa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boxa throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Boxa moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.#CL2#
Boxa takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Boxa breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Boxa.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Boxa swinging wildly here.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxa.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Leroy Jenkins has been cut.
Boxa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins. #T4#
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxa misses with a two punch combination.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Boxa. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxa tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxa.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Boxa is out of range.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Boxa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxa tries to score with a low kick but Jenkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Boxa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxa looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Boxa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxa looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jenkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boxa dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Boxa misses with the combination.
Boxa fails to land with a series of punches.
As Boxa looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Boxa just gets out of the way.
Boxa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenkins has time to react.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Boxa avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Jenkins drops Boxa with a beautiful combination! Boxa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jenkins is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Boxa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxa misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a push kick but Boxa slaps the foot to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxa.
Boxa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxa.
Boxa throws a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Boxa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Jenkins backs off Boxa throws a huge counter combo but Jenkins manages to avoid it all.
Boxa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxa can do to turn this around?
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Boxa avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Jenkins catches Boxa right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Boxa.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxa misses with a body kick.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Boxa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Boxa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxa blocks a low kick nicely.
Boxa is looking for the big counter here.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boxa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Boxa.
Boxa takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins throws a big counter combination but Boxa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boxa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxa misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxa is breathing heavily.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Boxa avoids nicely.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Boxa is looking for the big counter here.
Boxa misses with the combination.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Boxa misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Boxa moved out of range nicely.
Boxa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Jenkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Boxa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Boxa with a series of wild strikes but Boxa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Boxa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boxa slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Boxa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxa also avoids with ease.
Boxa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boxa throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Boxa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Boxa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxa tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boxa on the side of the head.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Boxa.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxa throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Boxa moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxa misses with a wild combination.
Leroy Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxa.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxa counters with a one-two to the body.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Boxa does no damage.
Boxa throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range. #CL2#
Boxa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Boxa keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxa keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Jenkins has Boxa pressed against the cage, preventing Boxa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxa prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boxa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxa won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Boxa is controlling him.
Boxe Boxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC2#
Boxa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Jenkins lands a left and a right that send Boxa crashing to the mat, dazed. Jenkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Boxe Boxa has been cut.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Boxa's body.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Boxa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxa walks straight into a right hand from Jenkins - that's dropped him! Jenkins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boxa from any more punishment! Boxa 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 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leroy Jenkins!

Event: EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018

#R1#
Hudson slips under a jab.
Hudson feints the counter takedown.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Sakuraba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hudson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hudson on the side of the head.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away.
Sakuraba works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Hudson is rocked!
Sakuraba cracks Hudson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hudson falls to his knees and Sakuraba doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba!
A relieved looking Hayato Sakuraba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cusumano manages to circle out of the way.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
McGettigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGettigan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGettigan gets a clinch.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
McGettigan pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano slips a straight right by McGettigan.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.#T2##CL#
McGettigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cusumanos head.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #T3#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan lands with a light punch inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano staying out of range there.#T4#
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGettigan checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGettigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cusumano looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but McGettigan won't allow it.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body.
Cusumano tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Cusumano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cusumano tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGettigan, as that shot connected.
McGettigan clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGettigan shoots in but no luck this time.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a nice body punch.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.#CL#
McGettigan rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGettigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGettigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #T2##CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
McGettigan ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McGettigan presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGettigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGettigan defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Cusumano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusumano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.#CL#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan jabs Cusumano right on the nose. Cusumano blinks but takes it well.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
McGettigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - McGettigan scores with a four punch combination!
McGettigan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
McGettigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGettigan swinging wildly here.
Cusumano takes one to the chin there.
McGettigan misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano scores with a body shot.
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.#T1#
Cusumano throws out a powerful jab.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to move into range but McGettigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but McGettigan avoids it well.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but McGettigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGettigan back to the cage. Cusumano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGettigan moves out of range of the strikes.
McGettigan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGettigan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cusumano stuns McGettigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McGettigan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGettigan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McGettigan has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but McGettigan avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano wants to slow McGettigan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
McGettigan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGettigan closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to break free but McGettigan pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SyFi 132
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Shinker misses with a head kick.
Shinker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shinker throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Shinker didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuwabara won't allow Shinker to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shinker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shinker stacks Kuwabara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shinker!
Shinker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuwabara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shinker wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Shinker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuwabara's legs.
Shinker is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Shinker crashes against the mat. #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.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Shinker mounts him!
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara is working hard here to advance position.
Kuwabara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kuwabara stops Shinker from standing up. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard. #T3#
Shinker wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
Shinker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinker trying to keep a closed guard but Kuwabara is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuwabara prevents Shinker from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shinker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shinker defends it easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Shinker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shinker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glady Shinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Shinker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuwabara 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.
Shinker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shinker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Shinker.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a body shot. #CL#
Kuwabara drives through and clinches with Shinker against the cage.
Kuwabara working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shinker breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara scores with the left hand. Shinker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinker.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Shinker scores with a three punch combo!
Glady Shinker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Shinker's defenses.
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with Shinker, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes Shinker against the cage but Shinker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kuwabara drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Shinker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVB#
Shinker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Shinker pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Shinker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shinker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shinker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Godin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Godin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Godin misses.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Godin drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage. #BC2#
Godin breaks the clinch.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godin counters with a straight right hand.
Godin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Godin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Godin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Godin counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Godin to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godin.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins slips a jab from Godin.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Godin throws a counter combo.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Godin to counter with a crisp jab.
Godin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godin counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Godin ducks down to avoid it.
Godin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut
and Godin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godin digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Godin lands a lovely overhand right.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Godin counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Godin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Godin with a series of wild strikes but Godin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godin 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.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Godin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Godin. Beautiful body shot.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Godin avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Godin with a series of wild strikes but Godin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Godin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Godin's defenses.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godin counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godin lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Godin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Godin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Godin wants to counter with a clinch but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins misses with a combination #CL2#
and Godin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Godin breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Godin counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Godin to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Godin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godin.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Godin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Godin misses the target.
It looked like Jenkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Godin counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Godin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Godin counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Godin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Godin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godin moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Godin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Godin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Godin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Jenkins lands a left and a right that send Godin crashing to the mat, dazed. Jenkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Cain Godin has been cut.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Godin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Godin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godin glances at the clock... BAM! Jenkins nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Godin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Godin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Jenkins!

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