Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Scorpion off balance momentarily.
Scorpion throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Scorpion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Scorpion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson moves away from the strike by Scorpion. #TD#
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scorpion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scorpion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scorpion off and has taken his back!
Jackson misses with an elbow to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scorpion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scorpion for a finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Jackson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Scorpion won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jackson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShawn Jackson!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion fails to land the takedown.
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Shelby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shelby 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.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Scorpion finds it's way through Shelby's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.#T1#
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Shelby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scorpion to score with a decent uppercut.
Scorpion connects with a right hand. Shelby shakes it off.
Shelby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shelby.
Scorpion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Scorpion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shelby to the ground. Scorpion is now in Shelby's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby is looking to stand up but Scorpion isn't so interested in that idea.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Shelby is keeping the position.
Scorpion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Scorpion is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelby has wrist control.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
Scorpion postures up in Shelby's guard and throws a big left but Shelby blocks it.
Scorpion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shelby is looking to stand up but Scorpion isn't so interested in that idea.
Scorpion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Shelby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby. #T3#
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shelby walks away with a smile on his face. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Shelby's head.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
The crowd cheers as Shelby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scorpion doesn't seem phased though.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Shelby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scorpion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelby.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Scorpion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shelby scores with a jab. Scorpion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shelby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Scorpion - just one landing. #TD#
Scorpion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shelby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shelby is pushing Scorpion's head away, looking to escape. Scorpion manages to hold on to the position though.
Scorpion tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES2#
Shelby explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Shelby slips a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Shelby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Shelby 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#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
A cross from Shelby lands.
Shelby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelby feints a jab promting Scorpion to slip. Shelby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scorpion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shelby as he avoids it easily.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion cracks Shelby with a good jab.#CL2#
Shelby closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Shelby.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
A short left from Scorpion.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shelby to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Shelby tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Tommy Shelby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Shelby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Shelby's ribcage. Shelby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Scorpion pulls guard. #SU2#
Shelby gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Shelby connects with a body shot.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shelby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby tries to clinch there but Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Shelby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Shelby.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Scorpion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shelby swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Scorpion walks into a jab.
Scorpion moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scorpion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shelby backs up against the cage.
Scorpion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Shelby throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Shelby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Shelby.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Shelby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Shelby saw that one coming.
Shelby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Shelby misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion slips a jab from Shelby.
Scorpion takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion jabs Shelby right on the nose. Shelby blinks but takes it well.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion darts in looking for a takedown but Shelby gets double underhooks and turns Scorpion into the cage.
Shelby lands a jab to Scorpion's midsection.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scorpion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Scorpion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scorpion throws a strike aimed at the side of Shelby's head but Shelby avoids it well.#ES2#
Shelby throws Scorpion to one side and escapes!
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Shelby is just out of range.
A jab from Shelby does it's job there.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby misses the jab.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion catches Shelby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Shelby saw that one coming.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Shelby.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Shelby jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shelby misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
Scorpion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Scorpion ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion cracks Shelby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby slips a jab from Scorpion.#T4#
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Shelby.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Shelby cracks a nice hook into Scorpion's ribs.
Scorpion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Scorpion jabs Shelby right on the nose. Shelby blinks but takes it well.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Shelby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion walks into a jab.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!

Event: CEC 663.5
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Shelby throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Shelby staying out of range there.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shelby throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.#CL#
Scorpion instigates a clinch.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Scorpion jumps guard but Shelby stands there with Scorpion around his waist. Scorpion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Shelby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands a left hand.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shelby tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A short left from Shelby. #T1#
Shelby lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Shelby.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Shelby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelby wants to clinch.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Scorpion punishes Shelby's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Shelby ducks down to avoid it.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scorpion.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby tries to escape but Scorpion is in control.
Scorpion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scorpion has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shelby!
Shelby's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Scorpion looking to control but Shelby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scorpion punching from mount but Shelby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Scorpion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shelby wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion takes Shelby's back. #SUB#
Scorpion has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shelby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet but Scorpion has full control of the position and if anything, Shelby has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Scorpion controls the action.
Shelby trying to get back to his feet but Scorpion is in full control for now. #SUB#
Scorpion looking to break Shelby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shelby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scorpion will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Scorpion is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Shelby defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scorpion's arms.
Shelby is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Scorpion off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Scorpion.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Scorpion is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shelby.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Shelby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Scorpion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scorpion fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Scorpion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scorpion is in Shelby's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby wants to stand but Scorpion is controlling the position.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kasey Scorpion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES2#
Shelby pushes Scorpion off and gets back to his feet.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scorpion.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Shelby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shelby tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion. #T2#
Scorpion tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it. #TD#
Scorpion pulls guard effortlessly.
Scorpion trying to keep a closed guard but Shelby is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Scorpion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Shelby pushes his legs off easily.
Shelby wanted to stand there but Scorpion had control of the position.
Shelby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Shelby stands up from Scorpion's guard - Shelby perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Shelby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Scorpion looking to score a takedown here. Shelby is defending well but Scorpion drives through and ends up in Shelby's guard.#ES2#
Shelby kicks Scorpion off and gets to his feet.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Shelby is quick to defend against it.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.#TD#
Scorpion gets a double leg takedown into Shelby's guard.#ES2#
Shelby manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shelby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shelby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Scorpion is working an open guard so Shelby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.
Scorpion has his takedown stuffed
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Shelby catches Scorpion right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Shelby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Scorpion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shelby uses from the top position. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelby defends well.#SUB#
Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for subs off his back but Shelby has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Scorpion is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shelby jumps into side control!#SU2#
Shelby stands up.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Shelby misses.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Shelby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Shelby is quick to defend against it.
Scorpion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shelby avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Shelby is quick to defend against it.
Shelby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shelby as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Shelby lands a body punch.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shelby to keep the fight standing.
Shelby pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shelby lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shelby up against the cage.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Shelby digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Shelby lands a left hand.
Shelby tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion fails to pull guard.
Scorpion cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shelby 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!

Event: CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
Scorpion throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Scorpion has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grande is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scorpion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.#CL#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.#TD2#
Scorpion jumps into guard, dragging Grande to the mat. #SU#
Grande stands and steps away. Scorpion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Scorpion dives in and scores a takedown into Grande's guard.#T1#
Scorpion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scorpion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scorpion won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Scorpion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scorpion won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Grande keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Scorpion controlling from the top position.
Scorpion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Grande is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grande keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grande stuns Scorpion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#CL#
Grande has Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion. #T4#
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Grande.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Grande defends easily.
Grande wants to stand but Scorpion has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Scorpion is working an open guard so Grande takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Scorpion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorpion advances position into side control!
Grande is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Grande is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
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 Jesus Chico Grande 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#
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Scorpion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grande on his heels. He'll look to pass Grande's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion prevents Grande from getting back to his feet.
Scorpion is stalling in the full guard.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Scorpion from controlling successfully.
Scorpion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scorpion is continuing to stall.
Grande might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Scorpion pushing down on Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Scorpion tries to pass to full mount but Grande defends it.
Scorpion slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grande looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scorpion controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Scorpion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Scorpion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position. #T3#
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Grande is trying to stand back up but Scorpion is controlling him
Scorpion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but Grande defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scorpion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scorpion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Scorpion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Grande misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande sizes up Scorpion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Scorpion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.#TD2#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working. #T1#
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Scorpion.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Scorpion pushes him off.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande feints and then cracks Scorpion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scorpion down.
Grande wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Scorpion decides to pull guard.
Grande has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scorpion is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU#
Scorpion is working an open guard so Grande takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Scorpion ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion feints the counter takedown.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpion at a distance.
Grande lands a nice hook to Scorpion's body. Scorpion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Scorpion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grande's guard.#ES#
Grande manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Grande blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande working aggressively here.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande holds him up against the cage and eventually Scorpion drops back down to his feet.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande won't allow it.
Scorpion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grande catches Scorpion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Grande swinging wildly here.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Scorpion tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Grande moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Scorpion jumps guard and drags Grande to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grande is looking to stand up but Scorpion won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Grande stands up from Scorpion's guard - Grande perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.#T1#
Grande misses with a body shot.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Grande as Scorpion shoots in.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Scorpion. Scorpion maintains the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Scorpion is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Grande on the inside. #T2#
Grande digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande lands a left hand.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande won't allow it.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a right hand. #ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scorpion can do to turn this around?
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Kasey Scorpion in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Grande circles away and keeps his distance.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Grande tries a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Grande circles away. #CL#
Grande moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Scorpion jumps guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Grande defends it easily. #SU#
Grande gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Scorpion tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scorpion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grande as he jumps to the side.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Grande circles away.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande moves forwards but Scorpion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grande slips a jab from Scorpion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande punishes Scorpion's body with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Scorpion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Grande closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.#T4#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Scorpion successfully pulls guard.
Grande wants to stand but Scorpion is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scorpion, up you get! #TD2#
Scorpion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scorpion lands in his opponent's guard.
Scorpion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion throws a strike but Grande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.

Event: CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Jab from Dall.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall misses with a hook
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dall wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Dall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Scorpion working for submissions but it's allowed Dall to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion trying to control from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Scorpion defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
Scorpion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scorpion.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Scorpion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dall stacks Scorpion 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 Dall!
Dall controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.#T2#
Scorpion pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion controlling the action here.
Scorpion is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Scorpion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion prevents Dall from improving his position.#T3#
Scorpion trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well.
Dall wants to improve his position but Scorpion is controlling well.
Dall trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scorpion pulls his head out easily.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Scorpion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Scorpion avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igydo Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Scorpion.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scorpion to the mat! Scorpion manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dall stacks Scorpion 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 Dall!#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scorpion, who protects the arm well.
Dall wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Scorpion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scorpion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Dall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to take Scorpion's back here but Scorpion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Scorpion wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall content just to control the position here.
Scorpion prevents Dall from taking his back.#SUB#
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Scorpion has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Scorpion! #SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Scorpion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dall trying to remain calm as Scorpion controls from the top position.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working. #T4#
Dall is looking to regain half guard here but Scorpion keeps moving and retains side control.
Scorpion happy to just control the position for now.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scorpion off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scorpion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Dall tightening his grip on Scorpion, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scorpion reverses the position brilliantly into Dall's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igydo Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Scorpion lands a head shot.#TD#
Dall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scorpion trying to control but Dall postures up. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Igydo Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scorpion is trying to control but Dall passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dall wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scorpion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dall passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Scorpion has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dall. Oh but Scorpion has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dall goes limp - he's gone! Scorpion jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kasey Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Igydo Dall spoke after the fight, saying 'The ice has been cracked'.

Event: CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Grande cracks Scorpion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grande.
Scorpion scores with a body shot.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Grande throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grande swivels and escapes.
An inside leg kick from Grande misses.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion swinging wildly here.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Scorpion stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.#CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with some punches.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Grande.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch but Grande improves position.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Scorpion gets control of Grande's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scorpion, up you get!
Scorpion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy. #T3#
Scorpion prevents Grande from escaping the position.
Scorpion happy to just control the position for now.
Scorpion moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion with a couple of short strikes.
Scorpion controlling the position easily from mount.
Scorpion takes Grande's back. #T4#
Scorpion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Scorpion tightening his grip on Grande, looking for the choke.
Scorpion controls the position.
Scorpion throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Good control from Scorpion.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grande avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Grande wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande misses with a body shot.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Grande lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#T2#
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Grande jabs at Scorpion's body.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Grande's head.
Scorpion moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grande as he avoids it easily.
Grande tries to counter with a clinch but Scorpion shakes him off and moves away.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Grande with a nice cross.
Scorpion throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Grande.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Grande.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Scorpion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grande sprawls well initially but Scorpion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion not doing much here.
Scorpion trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Scorpion uses his free foot to push down on Grande's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grande. #T4#
Scorpion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grande squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand. #T2#
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Grande.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande cracks Scorpion with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande. #T4#
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Grande tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Grande looks to throw a body kick
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Grande tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scorpion punishes Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scorpion circles away quickly and effectively.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grande sprawls well. Grande wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.#T1#
Grande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scorpion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scorpion doesn't seem phased though.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.#CL2#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scorpion, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
A short uppercut from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Scorpion is rocked!
Grande is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Oh Scorpion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Grande digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head. #T4#
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande! Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Chico Grande gave a big smile as he said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.

Event: CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall slips under a jab.
Scorpion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target.
Scorpion misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Scorpion gets a takedown into half guard.
Scorpion is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Scorpion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Scorpion sits in half guard. #T1#
Scorpion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall trying to control but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Scorpion controlling the action here.
Dall trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scorpion is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorpion thows a huge punch but Dall dodges it nicely.
Scorpion is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scorpion's waist but Scorpion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Scorpion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Scorpion.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scorpion just manages to avoid it.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Scorpion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.
Scorpion moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Scorpion thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Scorpion defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Scorpion seems unphased.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Scorpion gets a double leg takedown into Dall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Scorpion is posturing up here but Dall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Scorpion tries to roll out but it's too tight and Scorpion has to tap! Slick submission there by Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall retains his lightweight title!
Galen Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Scorpion catches Pera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pera misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scorpion thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Pera as he connects with a hook.
Scorpion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pera takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
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 jab from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range. #T1#
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
And Pera tries to counter it with a takedown but Scorpion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pera shoots in and drives through. Scorpion sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Pera wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a three punch combo!
Scorpion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pera under the eye.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Nice shot by Scorpion.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Scorpion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pera's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Pera trying to control the position here.
Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Pera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorpion controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scorpion rather than just go for the knockout.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera motions for Scorpion to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Pera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pera.
Scorpion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scorpion defends it nicely.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Scorpion blocks a leg kick.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pera misses with a jab to the body
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
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#
Scorpion lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
Kasey Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
Pera throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Scorpion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scorpion is in Pera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Pera is keeping the 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!
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pera keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass. #T1#
Pera pulls Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
Scorpion stays in close to Pera's body and controls the position.
Pera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scorpion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pera's waist but Pera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scorpion off to one side.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Scorpion saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Scorpion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Pera.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Scorpion moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pera at a distance.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pera misses the target.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion thuds his right hand into Pera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scorpion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Scorpion.#T3#
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera flicks out a counter leg kick but Scorpion steps away.#TD2#
Pera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scorpion's guard.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorpion has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Scorpion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scorpion.
Pera trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Pera cracks Scorpion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scorpion down.
Scorpion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pera working Scorpion over with strikes. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Pera
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
And Pera tries to counter it with a takedown but Scorpion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion dives in for a single leg takedown but Pera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Scorpion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pera's guard.
Pera is adopting a defensive guard.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pera is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Scorpion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Pera forces his way into half guard.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Pera is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scorpion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pekka Pera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
Scorpion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera stands up over Scorpion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera landing with the ground and pound.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pera wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pera is keen to just control but Scorpion is a slippery customer.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Scorpion's hands, connecting with Scorpion's forehead.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well. #SUB#
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Scorpion is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
A very excited looking Kasey Scorpion 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: CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Daghammar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Scorpion prevents Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but Scorpion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
A cross from Scorpion lands.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Scorpion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.#TD2#
Scorpion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daghammar is trying to defend but Scorpion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scorpion trying to control the pace. #ES#
Daghammar kicks Scorpion off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck for Scorpion with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Daghammar slips a jab from Scorpion.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Daghammar.
Scorpion cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daghammar with a jab.
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion lands with a cross.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Scorpion counters with a right hand to the body.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorpion misses with the combination.
Daghammar misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Daghammar moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
Nice shot lands for Daghammar.#ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Scorpion throws a combination. Daghammar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scorpion or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Daghammar.
Scorpion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Daghammar lands a stunning uppercut that sends Scorpion to the mat!
Scorpion is still in real trouble! Can Daghammar finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Daghammar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar 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.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daghammar lands a nice short elbow.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daghammar trying to control from Scorpion's half guard. Scorpion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar cracks Scorpion with a solid left hand.
Scorpion controlling the position.#SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Daghammar pushes his legs off easily.
Daghammar trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daghammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Daghammar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daghammar has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daghammar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Daghammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Scorpion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daghammar's half guard.
Scorpion is trying to control the action in half guard but Daghammar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Daghammar is looking to escape.
Scorpion is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Daghammar being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scorpion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Scorpion jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Scorpion - just one landing.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion misses with a body shot
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorpion just content to control the position. #T3#
Daghammar is trying to buck Scorpion off.
Scorpion controlling from side mount.
Scorpion wants to control but Daghammar is keeping him busy.
Scorpion prevents Daghammar from escaping the position.
Scorpion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daghammar prevents Scorpion from moving into mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scorpion has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daghammar!
Scorpion content just to control the position here.
Daghammar prevents Scorpion from taking his back.
Scorpion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Daghammar is squirming around, avoiding Scorpion's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt - Daghammar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scorpion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a left hand that sends Scorpion to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Daghammar gets to his feet - Scorpion follows without any prompting.
Daghammar cracks Scorpion with a hook to the temple - Scorpion is on wobbly legs here! Daghammar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Scorpion falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Daghammar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar retains his lightweight title!
Dag Daghammar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1#
Ajax throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Ajax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ajax digs a good body shot into Scorpion's ribs.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Ajax.
Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ajax throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scorpion punishes Ajax's body with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ajax defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ajax lands a two punch combo.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ajax tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ajax throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ajax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scorpion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajax has time to react.
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That kick from Ajax tenderised Scorpion's leg. Scorpion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Ajax misses.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Ajax gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Ajax keeps him under control.
Ajax is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Scorpion controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Ajax there.
Well, if Ajax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Ajax keeps him under control.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ajax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scorpion's head.
Ajax slips a nice elbow through Scorpion's hands, connecting with Scorpion's forehead.#T3#
Ajax slows the pace down in half guard.
Ajax wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Ajax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scorpion has hold of Ajax's hands but Ajax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Scorpion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scorpion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ajax's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ajax's back!#T4##SUB#
Ajax defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ajax tries to roll but Scorpion sticks to his back.
Scorpion has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ajax's body.
Scorpion tries to keep control of the position but Ajax is staying busy.
Scorpion doesn't have the hooks in and Ajax manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion trying to control the position.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Ajax dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ajax tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ajax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Ajax tries to move into range but Scorpion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ajax changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Ajax's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a kick to the body.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax with a jab.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
No luck for Ajax with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajax counters with a good low kick that Scorpion was not able to check.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with an inside leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Ajax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Ajax rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Ajax misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Ajax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ajax lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ajax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ajax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ajax. #T2#
Ajax prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Ajax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Scorpion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ajax sprawls well initially but Scorpion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax is trying to control but can't.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Ajax is defending the position.
Scorpion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scorpion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ajax trying to control here. #T3#
Scorpion is pressing down on Ajax's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ajax is holding on for now.
Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ajax moves into full guard.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet. #SUB2#
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scorpion defends it easily.
Scorpion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Scorpion passes into half guard. #T4#
Ajax tries to roll over but Scorpion keeps him under control.#SUB#
Scorpion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ajax looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Scorpion manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scorpion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ajax missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajax fails with a takedown attempt.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scorpion scores with a nice right hand.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ajax.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scorpion moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
Kasey Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion lands a really nice looking cross but Ajax seems unphased.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling 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!
Ajax scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Ajax slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Ajax darts in looking for a takedown but Scorpion gets double underhooks and turns Ajax into the cage.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ajax.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Ajax.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scorpion checks a leg kick. #TD#
Scorpion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ajax is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion is trying to control. Ajax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scorpion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scorpion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ajax for as long as he can get away with.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but Ajax defending well.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax is not content to let Scorpion control the position.#T2#
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Ajax is defending well.
Ajax wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scorpion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ajax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ajax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.
Ajax seems keen to control Scorpion's posture.
Scorpion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scorpion defends well.#T3#
Scorpion trying to control but Ajax is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scorpion defends well.
Ajax wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scorpion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ajax closes the distance and clinches up with Scorpion, looking for a takedown. Ajax pushes Scorpion against the cage but Scorpion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ajax needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Scorpion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scorpion lands in his opponent's guard.
Ajax can't keep his opponent in guard - Scorpion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorpion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scorpion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ajax is looking to escape.
Scorpion controlling from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Scorpion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses the jab.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scorpion did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scorpion trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scorpion is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Scorpion is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Sanchez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Scorpion preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Scorpion is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook.
Scorpion with a hook.#T2#
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Scorpion.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?#TD2#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Scorpion is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion regains half guard.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steve Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.#CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scorpion pinned against the cage. Scorpion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Sanchez.#T2#
Good work by Scorpion as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Scorpion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion passes to side control.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Scorpion stalls from top position.#T3#
Scorpion tries to move to full mount but Sanchez actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Scorpion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance.
Scorpion is looking to pass Sanchez's guard but actually Sanchez recovers to full guard.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion preventing the sweep.
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
Sanchez slips a jab from Scorpion.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.#CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scorpion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion effectively controlling the action here.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Sanchez has Scorpion pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Scorpion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scorpion jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Scorpion around his waist. Scorpion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scorpion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Scorpion pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion had his way with Steve Sanchez in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
A short left from Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion slows down the pace here.
Sanchez wants to break free but Scorpion has control. #T1#
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Scorpion is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Scorpion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Sanchez pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Sanchez wants to stall.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scorpion, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
Kasey Scorpion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Scorpion misses with the head strike. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scorpion.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Scorpion is working Anderson over against the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion is struggling to control the position.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Anderson prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Scorpion slows down the pace here.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Scorpion slows down the pace here.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scorpion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson! #T4#
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Scorpion sprawls well.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Anderson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scorpion somewhat.
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 Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Scorpion and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scorpion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scorpion is stalling here.
Anderson stalling the fight. #T1#
Scorpion pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Anderson tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scorpion is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Scorpion into the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Scorpion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Scorpion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Scorpion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion jabs at Anderson's body.#T2#
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Scorpion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
As Scorpion looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Scorpion just gets out of the way.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scorpion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Jab, jab by Scorpion - just one landing.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scorpion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Scorpion in a clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #T4##CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Scorpion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorpion is defended easily by Anderson.
Scorpion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scorpion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scorpion works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.#T1#
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Scorpion blocks it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson is trying to push Scorpion away but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scorpion blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage. #T2#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson slips under a jab.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Anderson tries for a takedown but Scorpion circles away easily
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Anderson letting Scorpion take a breather here.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson sizes up Scorpion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Scorpion does no damage.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Scorpion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson wants to clinch.#CL#
Anderson has Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.#T3#
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scorpion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Scorpion pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scorpion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Scorpion ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Scorpion jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks. #CL#
Anderson clinches. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Anderson feints and then cracks Scorpion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson jabs at Scorpion's body.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Anderson is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Scorpion is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Scorpion controlling the action here.
Scorpion stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Scorpion rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Anderson rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Scorpion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scorpion takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Brownie Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.

Event: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Scorpion as Anderson shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpion at a distance.
Anderson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Anderson rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Scorpion avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Scorpion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scorpion is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion being controlled against the cage.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands. #BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Scorpion clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Scorpion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Scorpion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Scorpion. Scorpion maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Anderson slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Scorpion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion not doing much here.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Scorpion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Scorpion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Scorpion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Anderson controlling the position.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scorpion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scorpion is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scorpion is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scorpion has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scorpion, who protects the arm well.
Scorpion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Scorpion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scorpion. #SUB2#
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Anderson tries to control but Scorpion wriggling away.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scorpion because Anderson loaded up on that one.
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Scorpion is blocking nicely.
Scorpion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brownie Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Scorpion frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Scorpion tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Scorpion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Anderson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scorpion could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Anderson has cracked it and Scorpion is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Brownie Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 320
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.
Scorpion throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Luciano 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.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Scorpion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Scorpion walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano. #CL#
Scorpion darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano trying to stall but Scorpion improves his position.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Luciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scorpion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion is working Luciano over against the cage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Scorpion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Scorpion gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
Scorpion working a defensive guard but Luciano passes into half guard. #T2#
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scorpion being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3#
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Scorpion lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scorpion.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion with a jab.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scorpion swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scorpion tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano jabs at Scorpion's body.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorpion is defended easily by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Scorpion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scorpion walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.#T3#
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away. #CL#
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Luciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano missing with knees to the body.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion lands a jab.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kasey Scorpion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Scorpion slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Scorpion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorpion walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Luciano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scorpion swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Luciano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 318
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain misses with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
Pain tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain throws a series of punches but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pain takes one to the side of the head.
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scorpion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scorpion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scorpion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Scorpion avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Pain blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Scorpion keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Scorpion pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Pain is working for takedown but Scorpion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scorpion pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain looks for the body kick but Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scorpion pinned against the cage. Scorpion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage. #T3#
Scorpion presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Pain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Pain looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scorpion smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Pain misses with a knee to the head.
Pain is trying to drag Scorpion to the mat but Scorpion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion is working Pain over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scorpion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain wants a takedown. #T1#
Pain prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pain tries to circle away but Scorpion has him pinned against the cage.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Pain.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Pain misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Pain takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pain.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion pushes Pain against the cage. Scorpion is working some dirty boxing. Scorpion pushes off with a quick right hook! Pain goes down! Pain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Scorpion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kasey Scorpion 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.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Pain. #ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.#CL#
Pain rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Scorpion has the dominant position.
Pain tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Pain.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion. #TD2#
Scorpion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pain uses from the top position.
Pain looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Pain landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Scorpion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pain rolls with it to try and escape but Scorpion cranks on the arm and Pain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kasey Scorpion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scorpion is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Scorpion manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Scorpion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Scorpion up and slammed him! Scorpion can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Scorpion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scorpion is not content to let Anderson control the position. #SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scorpion tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Scorpion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Scorpion regains half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy.
Anderson prevents Scorpion from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scorpion is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Scorpion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Scorpion gets back to full guard. #T3#
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Scorpion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Anderson is posturing up here but Scorpion has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Scorpion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasey Scorpion!
A very excited looking Kasey Scorpion 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.
Brownie Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scorpion slips under a jab.#TD2#
Dall gets caught flat footed, as Scorpion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scorpion defends well.
Scorpion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scorpion is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scorpion defends it easily.#SUB#
Scorpion is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Scorpion is looking to defend but Dall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Scorpion! Dall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Scorpion taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Galen Dall!
A very excited looking Galen Dall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DUEL156
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a hook to the body
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Scorpion swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Scorpion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scorpion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Scorpion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Kenway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenway.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.#T1#
Kenway lands a head shot.
Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Scorpion clinches up against the cage.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Scorpion. #BC2#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway lands with a straight right. Scorpion didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Kenway moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Scorpion avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Kenway jabs at Scorpion's body.
Kenway throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kenway
and Scorpion counters with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow. #BC2#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion misses with a body shot
and Kenway counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenway throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Scorpion clinches up against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scorpion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kenway takes one to the side of the head.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.#TD#
Scorpion dives in and scores a takedown into Kenway's guard.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway wants to stand and escape but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway, not yet. #T1#
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scorpion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scorpion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kenway is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but Kenway defending well.
Scorpion controlling the action here.
Kenway felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scorpion wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Kenway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scorpion keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Scorpion - that landed with a thud.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Kenway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenway's gas tank.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. #T4#
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenway digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenway.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion slips a jab from Kenway.#CL#
Scorpion darts in and clinches Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land. #T1#
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway cracks Scorpion with a nice body shot.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion stalling the fight.
Scorpion trying to stall but Kenway improves his position.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway. #T2#
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
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!
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway. #T3#
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.
A big left from Kenway misses.
A head kick from Kenway lands but Scorpion takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Scorpion - just one landing.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Kenway lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenway with a hook.#T4#
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kenway gets tackled into the cage by Scorpion. Scorpion maintains the clinch.
Kenway tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Kenway back into the cage.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenway but Kenway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scorpion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scorpion's head.
Kenway digs a good hook to Scorpion's body.
Donk. Kenway catches Scorpion right on the button with a cross.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Kenway with a series of wild strikes but Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Scorpion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kenway throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Kenway circles away.
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion shoots in for a double leg but Kenway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scorpion!
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kenway closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion is leaning against Kenway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Come on Kenway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kenway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion. #T3##BC2#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway cracks Scorpion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Scorpion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenway circles away.
Kenway works Scorpion's body with a nice hook.
Kenway tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Kenway counters with a body kick.
Scorpion tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Kenway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenway scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway throws a nice looking combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kenway. No joy for Scorpion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Kenway lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kenway jabs at Scorpion's body.
Scorpion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Scorpion.
Kenway jabs at Scorpion's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kenway misses
and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway scores with a nice head shot.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scorpion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Kenway lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion throws a nice looking combination but Kenway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenway clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway tries to move into range but Scorpion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kenway swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway misses with a left hand
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Scorpion jabs at Kenway's body.
Scorpion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kenway.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Kenway moves out of range.
Scorpion blocks the body kick. #T3#
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenway circles away.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
Scorpion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Kenway.
Scorpion misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Our winner, Edward Kenway, 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: DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Picker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Picker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Picker as Scorpion shoots in.
Scorpion cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker 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.
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!
Picker cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Picker but Picker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Scorpion clinches up with Picker and pushes him back against the cage.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside. #T1#
Picker takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
A short right from Scorpion.
Picker blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picker lands with a short shot to the head.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker letting Scorpion take a breather here.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Scorpion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scorpion shoots in but no luck this time.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
Picker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Picker jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.#BC#
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picker slips a jab from Scorpion.
Picker slips a jab from Scorpion.
Jab from Scorpion.
Picker lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker moves to clinch but Scorpion breaks away
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Scorpion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Picker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scorpion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Scorpion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Picker tries to escape but Scorpion is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picker keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scorpion is controlling him well.
Picker bucks up and tries to throw Scorpion off but instead Scorpion has got his back!
Picker is trying to stand back up.
Scorpion controlling from the back.
Picker trying to get back to his feet but Scorpion is in full control for now. #ES#
Picker manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picker!
Scorpion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picker connects with a nice looking jab.
Picker misses with a hook.
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Scorpion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Picker. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Scorpion clinches up against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Picker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion just leaning against Picker, taking a breather.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Picker prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Scorpion. #T2#
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion pushes Picker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picker.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion looking to stall.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Picker misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Picker or not.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Picker's ribcage. Picker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion. #ROC2#
Picker is rocked!
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Oh Picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
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 short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion pushes Picker against the cage. Scorpion is working some dirty boxing. Scorpion pushes off with a quick right hook! Picker goes down! Picker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Scorpion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#144 Ajax vs Picker
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Scorpion with a jab.
Scorpion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarface back to the cage. Scorpion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Scarface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Scarface is avoiding it.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Scarface does it's job there.
Scarface cracks Scorpion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Scarface avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage. #T1#
Scorpion avoiding damage.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Scarface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarface looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scarface slips a jab and a cross from Scorpion.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch.
Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarface was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion digs a good body shot into Scarface's ribs.
Scarface avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scarface loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.#T2#
Scorpion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarface punishes Scorpion's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface connects with a single shot there.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Scarface avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion cracks Scarface with a good jab.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion misses with a double jab.
Scarface uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarface takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Scarface is out of range.
Scarface connects with a nice looking jab.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Scarface's body. Scarface takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.#T3#
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch
and Scarface counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Scarface breaks the clinch.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target.
Scorpion lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Scarface is rocked!
Scorpion steps in with a hook that catches Scarface right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Scorpion follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Scarface looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Our winner, Kasey Scorpion, 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: DUEL#140 Von Keller vs Obama
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion slips a jab and a cross from Fagaro. #CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Fagaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scorpion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fagaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Scorpion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fagaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scorpion after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Fagaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion slowing the pace effectively.
Fagaro is working for takedown but Scorpion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fagaro wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro takes a shot to the head.
Fagaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scorpion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagaro.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fagaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
It seemed like Scorpion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Scorpion throws out a powerful jab.
Fagaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fagaro. #TD#
Fagaro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scorpion's guard.#SUB2#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Fagaro defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fagaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Fagaro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fagaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagaro throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely. #T2#
Scorpion seems keen to control Fagaro's posture.
Fagaro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fagaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but instead Scorpion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
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!
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Scorpion from controlling successfully.
Scorpion advances position into side control!
Fagaro tries to bench press Scorpion off him but Scorpion keeps the position. #T3#
Fagaro is not content to let Scorpion control the position. #SUB2#
Scorpion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fagaro tries to escape but Scorpion is in control.
Fagaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Fagaro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scorpion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scorpion wants to control but Fagaro is keeping him busy.
Fagaro stops Scorpion from passing to mount.
Fagaro struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fagaro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scorpion controlling the position. #SUB2#
Scorpion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fagaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fagaro wants to get back to his feet but Scorpion drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Fagaro tries to escape but Scorpion is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scorpion slips a jab from Fagaro.
Fagaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Fagaro's head back.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Fagaro is having none of it.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Fagaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fagaro looks to land a combination but Scorpion avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scorpion as he avoids it easily.
Fagaro throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fagaro ducks right into an uppercut from Scorpion.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Scorpion! Fagaro is backing up but he can't get away as Scorpion lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Fagaro and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kasey Scorpion!
An out of breath Kasey Scorpion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Scorpion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taggart is looking to regain half guard here but Scorpion keeps moving and retains side control.
Taggart is pushing Scorpion's head away, looking to escape. Scorpion manages to hold on to the position though.
Scorpion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taggart's legs.
Scorpion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Taggart is trying to get back to half guard.
Scorpion is staying tight to Taggart's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Taggart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taggart trying to remain calm as Scorpion controls from the top position.
Taggart is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Scorpion working away.
Scorpion prevents Taggart from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taggart is trying to get back to half guard.
Scorpion controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taggart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taggart is trying to buck Scorpion off.
Scorpion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taggart! #SUB#
Scorpion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taggart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scorpion looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Taggart is trying to stand.
Scorpion controlling the pace for now.
Scorpion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taggart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scorpion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taggart really wants to buck Scorpion off and get back to his feet.
Scorpion wants to take Taggart's back but he can't do it this time.
Scorpion controlling from the full mount.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taggart for as long as he can get away with.
Scorpion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Taggart tries to hold on but Scorpion pushes him away.
Taggart prevents Scorpion from taking his back.
Scorpion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taggart tries to hold on but Scorpion pushes him away.
Scorpion controlling the pace for now.
Taggart swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Taggart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Taggart wants to control but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion works his way to his opponent's back.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion continues to stall.#SUB#
Taggart fending off the submission attempt from Scorpion.
Taggart wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taggart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taggart breaks Scorpion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Taggart.
Taggart throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Taggart throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Taggart has him pressed against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Taggart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taggart looking to stall.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taggart.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Taggart.
Scorpion is working Taggart over against the cage.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Scorpion tries to work over Taggart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion is stalling here.
Taggart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taggart can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Taggart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a body shot. #TD#
Scorpion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scorpion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Taggart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Taggart lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Taggart misses. #TD#
Taggart gets caught napping as Scorpion dives in and scores a takedown. Taggart manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion won't allow Taggart to sweep him here. #T2#
Taggart wants to stand but Scorpion is controlling the position.
Scorpion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taggart is trying to get back to half guard.
Scorpion working away.
A lull in the action here as Scorpion stalls from top position.
Taggart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scorpion works to advance to full mount. Taggart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Scorpion goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taggart turns into him and now he's in Scorpion's guard. #T3##SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taggart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taggart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taggart wants to stand but Scorpion is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taggart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taggart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Taggart stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Scorpion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taggart to the ground. Scorpion is now in Taggart's guard.
Taggart wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scorpion manages to pass to side control.
Taggart wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taggart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scorpion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taggart is looking to improve his position.
Kasey Scorpion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taggart trying to control here.
Taggart is trying to stand back up but Scorpion is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scorpion tests Taggart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taggart staying out of range there.
Scorpion misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion digs a good body shot into Taggart's ribs.
Taggart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scorpion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taggart jabs at Scorpion's body.
A low kick from Taggart misses #TD#
and Scorpion counters with a single leg into guard. Taggart didn't expect that. #ES2#
Taggart pushes Scorpion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Taggart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Taggart moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
Taggart ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Scorpion tries for a takedown but Taggart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Taggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taggart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taggart tries to work over Scorpion's front leg with a kick but Scorpion checks it. #TD#
Scorpion gets a takedown into half guard.
Scorpion trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Scorpion is working for a kimura but Taggart is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Taggart wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Taggart is looking to improve his position.
Taggart pushes Scorpion off looking to stand but Scorpion dives back in and keeps control.
Scorpion controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
More hug and hope from Scorpion.#T3##SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taggart defends it well.
Taggart wants to improve his position but Scorpion is controlling well.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taggart trying to control here.
Scorpion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scorpion tries to pass to full mount but Taggart defends it.
Taggart is looking for a sweep. Scorpion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scorpion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Scorpion wants to take Taggart's back here but Taggart is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Scorpion content just to control the position here.
Taggart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scorpion. What's that going to do exactly?
Taggart is trying to reverse the position but instead Scorpion has taken his back - oops!
Taggart can't escape the position.
What can Taggart do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Scorpion looking for the choke from the back.
Taggart can't escape the position.
Taggart is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cole Taggart was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent. He has a great future ahead of him. Im done, officially retired. Thanks to all the fans for supporting me in my K1 and MMA career.'.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2104 p4p, 98 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 489 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Kasey Scorpion told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

175 cm
31 yrs
137 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

Santos

Scorpion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Scorpion rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scorpion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Scorpion
Santos is doing well to control the position and prevent Scorpion from advancing to side control.
Scorpion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion looking to control and managing it successfully.

Scorpion is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Santos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Scorpion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes Scorpion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion 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 Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scorpion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (8) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos prevents Scorpion from getting the reversal.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is still trying to improve position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (11) vs (5) Scorpion

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Santos trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (11) vs (9) Scorpion
Scorpion controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Scorpion kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Scorpion is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Scorpion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scorpion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (13) vs (9) Scorpion
Scorpion controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Scorpion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Scorpion.

Scorpion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (9) Scorpion
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scorpion keeps working.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Scorpion regains half guard.
Scorpion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (16) vs (11) Scorpion
Santos is controlling Scorpion's posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control.

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scorpion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scorpion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Scorpion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Scorpion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Santos wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Scorpion has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion is just content to waste time from the top position. Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Scorpion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Scorpion is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Scorpion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Scorpion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Scorpion wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
Santos is trying to control but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Scorpion works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (14) Scorpion
Santos is trying to escape the position but Scorpion is controlling the position.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Scorpion stalls from top position.
Santos struggling a bit here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is letting Scorpion control him for a moment.
Well,Santos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

Scorpion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scorpion trying to control the position but Santos is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is letting Scorpion control him for a moment.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Scorpion staying calm.
Santos is trying to control Scorpion's posture but Scorpion avoids it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Scorpion wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scorpion in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 1950 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 490 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

173 cm
27 yrs
153 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

Joey

Scorpion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion fails to pull guard.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Joey has him pressed against the cage.

Scorpion jumps guard and drags Joey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joey is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joey wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Joey is looking for a kimura but Scorpion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Scorpion defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Joey has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion can't escape the position.
Scorpion is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Joey has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (6) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joey looking to control but Scorpion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Scorpion gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Joey prevents Scorpion from improving his position.
Scorpion is not content to let Joey control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Joey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joey wants to pass to mount but Scorpion is defending the position.
Scorpion is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scorpion trying to control here.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.

Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scorpion is trying to keep Joey in close.
Joey trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Joey looking to pass the guard.

Scorpion has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Scorpion has tightened it up now! Joey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 468 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 5059 p4p, 642 weight class). Scorpion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

187 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

175 cm
32 yrs
170 lbs

Scorpion

Officer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kasey Scorpion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.

Scorpion gets tackled into the cage by Officer. Officer maintains the clinch.

Scorpion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Officer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Scorpion to the mat. Scorpion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scorpion (0) vs (2) Officer
Officer passes Scorpion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.

Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Officer is trying to work for a kimura but Scorpion is defending well.

Officer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (0) vs (5) Officer
Scorpion is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Officer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scorpion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scorpion's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Scorpion is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
Scorpion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Scorpion (0) vs (7) Officer
Officer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scorpion is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Scorpion (0) vs (10) Officer
Officer tries to keep control of the position but Scorpion is staying busy.

Officer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scorpion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scorpion for a finish.
Scorpion can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer is trying to stick to Scorpion's back but Scorpion is turning into Officer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Officer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scorpion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (2) vs (10) Officer
Scorpion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer looking to control.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Officer has his foot on Scorpion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scorpion works his way back into a safe position though.
Scorpion won't allow Officer to sweep him here.

Officer looking for a guillotine here but Scorpion defends easily.
Scorpion controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.

Officer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scorpion is aware though and is defending well.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Officer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Officer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scorpion has picked Officer up and slammed him! Officer can't keep hold of the triangle and Scorpion manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (5) vs (10) Officer
You can see the frustration on Officer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Scorpion is trying to get an arm triangle but Officer is defending well.
Scorpion wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer manages to get back to half guard.
Officer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Officer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Officer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scorpion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Officer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (5) vs (12) Officer
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (7) vs (12) Officer
Scorpion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Officer wants to get back to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control the pace.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Scorpion has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Scorpion seems content to control.
Officer is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion slows the pace down in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Officer is defending well.
Officer is pressing down on Scorpion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scorpion content to stall in guard here.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Officer wants to sweep here but Scorpion controlling him for the moment.

Officer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Scorpion is defending well. Officer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Scorpion has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Officer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Police Officer!
Police Officer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 452 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 192 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Puno has chosen I'm a soldier - Tupac as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

187 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

183 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Scorpion

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kasey Scorpion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tyaf Daeland Puno!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Scorpion clinches.

Scorpion decides to pull guard.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.

Scorpion working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scorpion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puno passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (0) vs (3) Puno
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control the pace but Scorpion is squirming around nicely.
Scorpion is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puno is thwarting Scorpion's attempts to control the position.
Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Puno.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scorpion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Scorpion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (0) vs (6) Puno
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scorpion keeps working.
Puno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Scorpion is trying to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puno is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Scorpion (0) vs (8) Puno
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scorpion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Puno prevents Scorpion from getting the reversal.
Scorpion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puno content just to control the position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to escape the mount.
Scorpion is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Scorpion working to try and regain half guard.
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
Puno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puno looking to control but Scorpion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scorpion is trying to escape the mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno content just to control the position here.
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Puno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puno advances to half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control but Puno postures up.
Scorpion is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puno postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno stays in close to Scorpion's body and controls the position.
Puno trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Puno might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.
Puno content to stall in guard here.
Puno looking to pass the guard.

Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (2) vs (8) Puno
Scorpion is taking a breather. Puno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puno trying to control but Scorpion postures up.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Puno keeps trying to improve his position.
Scorpion passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (5) vs (8) Puno
Puno tries to hold on but Scorpion postures up.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Scorpion's attempts to control the action.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Scorpion (8) vs (8) Puno
I really don't envy Puno right now.
Puno has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Scorpion looking for the choke from the back.
Puno tries to escape but Scorpion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scorpion.
Scorpion trying to control momentarily.
Scorpion keeps control of the position easily here as Puno tries to buck him off.
Scorpion gets his hands free as Puno looks to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scorpion's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puno is trying to break free.
Puno is still trying to improve position.
Scorpion trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puno doesn't escape.
Puno rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Scorpion is pressing down on Puno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puno is holding on for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion prevents Puno from improving his position.
Puno trying to control here.
Scorpion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Puno!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (11) vs (8) Puno
Scorpion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puno wants to hold on but Scorpion pushes him away.
Scorpion controlling from mount.
Puno gets back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Scorpion from controlling successfully.
Puno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scorpion sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scorpion takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 452 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 23 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Hopkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vinny Hopkins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

187 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
153 lbs

Scorpion

Hopkins

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kasey Scorpion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.

Scorpion gets control of Hopkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scorpion tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Scorpion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scorpion controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it.
Scorpion is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Scorpion is pressing down on Hopkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scorpion keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.

Hopkins is sitting in close to Scorpion's body. Scorpion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hopkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hopkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scorpion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kasey Scorpion!
Our winner, Kasey Scorpion, 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.
The defeated Vinny Hopkins had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

Event: CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Heart misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Scorpion gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Scorpion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scorpion trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom.
Heart stops Scorpion from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion trying to control the position but Heart is working away. #T1#
Heart tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Heart's face as Scorpion controls the position. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scorpion trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom.
Scorpion controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heart prevents Scorpion from moving into mount.
Scorpion is looking to take a break and control but Heart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scorpion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion working away.
Heart is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
Heart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion is pressing down on Heart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heart is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Heart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heart's guard. #REVB#
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Scorpion stands and throws Heart's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Scorpion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heart is trying to get back to half guard.
Heart is trying to control Scorpion's posture but Scorpion avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scorpion tries to advance to mount but Heart denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
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#
Decent striking displayed by Heart there.
Scorpion shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Heart looks to land a combination but Scorpion avoids it well.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Heart.
A big right from Heart misses.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heart at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart misses with a few strikes there.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Heart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Scorpion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heart circles away.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heart moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
Heart misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Heart misses. #CL2#
Scorpion darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Heart's ribcage. Heart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Heart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion has Heart pushed against the cage.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearts head.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart looking to slow down the pace here.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Heart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Heart is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage.
Heart blocking some punches.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion is working Heart over against the cage.#T4#
Heart is pushing Scorpion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heart or not.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Heart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scorpion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heart rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Heart prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Heart is looking to control Scorpion's arms but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heart has his back to the cage.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heart seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Heart blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Heart.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion is working Heart over against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Scorpion.
Heart prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion presses Heart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Heart blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Heart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Heart's head.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion has Heart pushed against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart trying to stall but Scorpion improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Heart can't break the clinch.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Heart prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Scorpion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Heart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards. #T1#
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heart.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Heart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Heart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart is pushing Scorpion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Heart blocks it. #T2#
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart blocking some punches.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion is leaning against Heart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
Scorpion lands with a short punch 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!
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion. #T3#
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heart scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
Heart leaning against his opponent.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
A bit of stalling here from Heart. #T4#
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Heart.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scorpion stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Heart connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Scorpion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heart prevents a body shot from Scorpion. #T1#
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Heart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scorpion as Heart tries to tie him up.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Heart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heart's gas tank.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Heart.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion is leaning against Heart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Heart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Heart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scorpion scores with a jab. Heart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Scorpion scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Scorpion ducks right into an uppercut from Heart. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scorpion.
Heart is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
Heart is looking for a sweep.
Scorpion taking a breather here.
Scorpion wants to control but Heart is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Scorpion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heart, who protects the arm well.
Scorpion is trying to move to mount but Heart reverses beautifully and ends up in Scorpion's guard.
Heart trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scorpion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Scorpion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scorpion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion is the new featherweight champion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Peter Heart had this to say: 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.

Event: CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Block throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Block fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scorpion.
Block tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Scorpion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Block misses with a jab to the body
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.#BC#
Block manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Block.
Block throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Block tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Block misses with the body kick
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Block lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Block.
Scorpion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Block fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Block throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.#T1#
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Block's shoulder, as Block tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion works Block's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Block. #TD2#
Scorpion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Block sprawls well initially but Scorpion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but Block defends it.
Scorpion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scorpion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion won't let Block get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Block tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scorpion trying to control but Block is having none of it.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Block wants to control but Scorpion is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Scorpion has hold of Block's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Block manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion avoids the attempt from Block to control.
Scorpion wants to control but instead Block manages to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scorpion is trying to control the action in half guard but Block is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion is trying to work for a kimura but Block is defending well.
Block controlling the position well.
Block wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Scorpion is thwarting Block's attempts to control the position.
Scorpion is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Block reverses the position - he's now on top in Scorpion's guard.
Block wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Block defends easily.
Block sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Block preventing the sweep.
Block stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Block showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Block can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Block defends well.
Block pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Block engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scorpion is trying to control the position but Block postures up. #SUB2#
Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Block is aware though and is defending well.
Block trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Block misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Block throws a leg kick
and Block takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Block wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Block on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Block looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Scorpion pushes Block up against the cage in a clinch.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorpion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Block misses with some punches.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch but Block improves position.
Block is looking to control Scorpion's arms but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Block has his back to the cage.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Block's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blocks head.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Block blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Block has Scorpion pushed against the cage.
Scorpion is looking to control Block's arms but Block gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scorpion has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Block.
Block misses with a hook from the clinch.
Block tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Block controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Block is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Block backwards.
Block makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Block.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Block breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Block misses the body punch
and Scorpion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Block lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Scorpion finds it's way through Block's defenses.
Scorpion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Block throws a leg kick that is checked
and Block takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Block manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Block keeps it at a distance.
Block swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Block misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Scorpion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Block is trying to defend but Scorpion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scorpion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Block knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scorpion keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Block looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but Block defends it. #SUB#
Block looking for submissions off his back.
Block has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scorpion is working away from the top position though.
Block manages to get to full guard.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Block is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Block bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scorpion's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Block gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scorpion is trying to keep Block in close. #SUB2#
Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Block 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.
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Block pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scorpion scores with the left hand. Block knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Block.
Block will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Block misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Block is looking to counter punch.
Block throws a wild body kick that Scorpion sees coming a mile off.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Block is looking for a counter combo.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body. Block takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scorpion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Block does no damage.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion jabs Block right on the nose. Block blinks but takes it well.
Block ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Block throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Block connects with a right hand. Scorpion shakes it off.
Block keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Block looks to land a body kick but Scorpion moved away.#T1#
Block connects with a solid leg kick.
Block lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Block's head but Block sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Block.
Block takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scorpion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Block waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Block connects with a leg kick. Scorpion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Block attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion swinging wildly here.
Scorpion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Block on the side of the head.
Block connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Block.
Jimmy Block has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Block circles away and keeps his distance.
Block looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Block closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Block cracks Scorpion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Block throws a leg kick
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Block can pounce on him.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Block shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Scorpion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scorpion blocks a leg kick.
Block throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
Block walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Block
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.
Block swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion jabs at Block's body.#T3#
Block lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Block throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scorpion counters with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Block scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Block misses
and Scorpion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimmy Block is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Block fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Block avoids it with no problem.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Block swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Block.
Block pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range and Block settles back down.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
Block throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Block lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back.
Block looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scorpion jabs Block to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Block throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well. #T4#
Scorpion sizes up Block with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Block misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Block closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Block is rocked!
Scorpion knocks out Block with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Scorpion before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Scorpion picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasey Scorpion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 79
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Scorpion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Akagi ducked under it nicely.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Akagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagi off the cage and back into range.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Akagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Akagi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Akagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scorpion, pushing him back against the cage.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Akagi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Akagi breaks from the clinch.
Akagi misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Scorpion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akagi's waist but Akagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scorpion off to one side.
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Akagi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Scorpion counters by clinching up.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Akagi's head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Akagi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Akagi lands an uppercut.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi lands an elbow just above Scorpion 's eye.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagi. #T3#
Scorpion controlling the action here for a moment.
Scorpion trying to control the position but instead, Akagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scorpion into the cage.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to stall but Akagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagi lands with a right to the head.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Akagi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Scorpion. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi. #BC#
Akagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akagi can pounce on him.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Scorpion keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Akagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Akagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akagi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akagi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Akagi misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Akagi scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Akagi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Akagi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head. #T1##CL#
Akagi forces Scorpion back against the cage and clinches.
Akagi lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Akagi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Still in the clinch, Akagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Scorpion avoided it.
Akagi tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akagi.
Yasuhiro Akagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akagi.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
Scorpion's corner calls for a 1-2. Scorpion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scorpion can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akagi.#CL#
Akagi clinches with his opponent.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Akagi lands a nice uppercut.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scorpion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion slowing the pace effectively.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagi scores with a shot to the body.
Akagi tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi throws a body kick that misses.
Scorpion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akagi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Akagi's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Akagi tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Akagi sets himself, and Scorpion steps forward looking for the clinch! Akagi avoids it this time.
A nice combination there by Akagi.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Akagi with an uppercut!
Akagi is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
Scorpion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Akagi.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Akagi's shoulder, as Akagi tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Scorpion does no damage.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scorpion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Akagi misses with a low kick.
Scorpion misses with a straight left. #T1#
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scorpion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Akagi.
Akagi throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akagi takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Akagi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Akagi lands a really nice looking cross but Scorpion seems unphased.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Akagi closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Akagi working aggressively here.
Akagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Akagi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Akagi fails to land.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Akagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akagi - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Akagi. #BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorpion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Akagi tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Akagi misses.
Akagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akagi drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.#T4#
Scorpion misses with a hook
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Akagi tried to score with a low kick but Scorpion checks it.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Akagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scorpion just manages to avoid it.
Akagi tries to clinch up but Scorpion circles away and keeps his distance.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi scores with a jab.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi digs a good hook to Scorpion's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion throws a right hand that Akagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akagi also avoids with ease.
Akagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body punch
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Akagi misses with a looping right.
Akagi scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Akagi closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
Akagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akagi tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Akagi connects with a big uppercut there that sends Scorpion tumbling to the ground! Akagi follows him down into his guard. #T1#
Akagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scorpion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akagi looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Akagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akagi forces his way into half guard.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Akagi keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scorpion is not content to let Akagi control the position.#SUB#
Akagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scorpion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Akagi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Akagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Scorpion regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Akagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akagi has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Akagi wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Akagi slips nicely into half guard.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion is still trying to improve position.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Akagi sits in half guard.
Akagi is pressing down on Scorpion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scorpion is holding on for now. #SUB#
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Akagi seems to be working for a kimura but Scorpion defends the submission attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scorpion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Akagi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Akagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akagi trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi had his way with Kasey Scorpion in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
A slow jab from Akagi misses its intended target.
Scorpion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Akagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Akagi is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorpion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorpion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Akagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.#T1#
Akagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scorpion sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
Akagi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Akagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
Akagi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scorpion throws a series of punches but Akagi avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion misses the body punch
and Akagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akagi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
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!
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Akagi misses with a wild combination.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akagi, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Akagi as Scorpion shoots in.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Akagi misses its intended target.
Yasuhiro Akagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion defending well as Akagi loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akagi.#T3#
Scorpion takes a swing at Akagi's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Akagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion throws a counter combo.
Scorpion stuns Akagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akagi lands an overhand right.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akagi misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Akagi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Akagi misses.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagi misses with a straight right. #T4#
Akagi misses the jab.
Akagi slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Scorpion moves forwards but Akagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akagi misses the jab.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Akagi wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Akagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion jabs at Akagi's body.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akagi lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Scorpion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.

Event: CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scorpion pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Denke.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Denke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke lands an elbow just above Scorpion 's eye.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion working aggressively here. #T1#
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands a body shot.
A short right from Scorpion.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Denke 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.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Scorpion is working Denke over against the cage.#T2#
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Scorpion. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Scorpion finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Scorpion lands a left and a right that send Denke crashing to the mat, dazed. Scorpion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Scorpion throws a monster overhand right that drops Denke! Scorpion follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 71
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Batts misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scorpion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Batts staying out of range there.#TD#
Batts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Batts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batts working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts works to advance to full mount. Scorpion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Batts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scorpion is surviving well by controlling Batts's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Batts looking for a guillotine from mount but Scorpion is having none of it. #T1#
Scorpion 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.
Batts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scorpion trying to hold on to Batts's head to control him but Batts postures up.
Batts is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it. #SUB#
Batts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but Batts is controlling well.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Batts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Batts chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Scorpion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Batts doesn't defend quickly enough and Scorpion has managed to lock this one up! Can Batts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Scorpion on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kasey Scorpion!
An out of breath Kasey Scorpion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone and Kasey Scorpion. Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You'll Never Walk Alone. Scorpion has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

182 cm
29 yrs
180 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
175 lbs

Bone

Scorpion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scorpion dives in and grabs Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes down on Scorpion's head and hops out.

Bone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bone showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Scorpion
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.

Bone is working for a kimura but Scorpion is defending it quite comfortably.

Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scorpion wants to control but Bone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Scorpion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.
Bone passes into half guard.
Scorpion trying to control but Bone postures up.
Scorpion trying to get back to full guard but Bone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Scorpion

Bone goes for an armbar but Scorpion turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scorpion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (5) vs (2) Scorpion
Scorpion preventing the sweep.

Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bone is trying to keep Scorpion in close.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (7) vs (2) Scorpion
Bone passes Scorpion's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Bone sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion won't allow Bone to pass to mount.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Bone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bone passes into half guard.

Bone is looking for a kimura but Scorpion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Scorpion manages to get to full guard.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
Scorpion is trying to keep Bone in close.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
Bone controlling from the top position.

Scorpion has his foot on Bone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bone works his way back into a safe position though.
Scorpion is looking to sweep but instead, Bone has passed into half guard.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Bone sits in half guard.

Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scorpion won't allow Bone to pass to mount.
Bone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (2) Scorpion

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bone (13) vs (2) Scorpion

Scorpion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bone gets his way!
Bone trying to control.
Bone has the hooks in. Scorpion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scorpion breaks Bone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (13) vs (4) Scorpion
Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scorpion's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (4) Scorpion
Scorpion is looking to sweep but instead, Bone has passed into half guard.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Bone wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy.

Bone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scorpion keeps working.

Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Scorpion defends it.
Scorpion moves into full guard.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
Scorpion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scorpion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (6) Scorpion
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Scorpion pushing down on Bone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone is trying to control but can't.

Scorpion is trying to work for a kimura but Bone is defending well.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Bone is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to improve his position.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Scorpion controlling the action here.
Scorpion prevents Bone from improving his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Scorpion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Scorpion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bone defends it well.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Bone is retaining full guard.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Scorpion is proving a slippery customer.
Bone is controlling Scorpion's posture.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Scorpion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scorpion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (17) vs (6) Scorpion
Scorpion trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.

Bone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Scorpion is trying to keep Bone in close.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
Scorpion wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Bone advances to half guard.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.

Bone is looking for a kimura here.
Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Scorpion is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bone is staying active.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone is keen to just control but Scorpion is a slippery customer.
Bone uses his free foot to push down on Scorpion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scorpion.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (20) vs (6) Scorpion
Scorpion is desperately trying to improve his position but Bone has a good base and remains in mount.

Bone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scorpion is surviving well by controlling Bone's body position as best he can.
Scorpion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scorpion is still trying to improve position.
Scorpion wants to control but Bone is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scorpion is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bone fails to advance to Scorpion's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016

#R1#
Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ade Bolton has been cut.
Bolton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Bolton needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
Bolton misses with a combination #CL#
and Scorpion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scorpion.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a right hand. #ROC#
Bolton is rocked!
Scorpion throws a big uppercut that drops Bolton ! More strikes from Scorpion and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bolton lies dazed against the cage as Scorpion celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kasey Scorpion and Adam Dixon. Scorpion's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Adam Dixon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

187 cm
23 yrs
175 lbs

183 cm
38 yrs
202 lbs

Scorpion

Dixon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kasey Scorpion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scorpion did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scorpion (0) vs (2) Dixon
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dixon in particular looking to stall.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scorpion defends it well.

Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dixon is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Scorpion defending well.

Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scorpion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon passes Scorpion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Scorpion's coaches at Hugs & Kisses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (2) vs (2) Dixon
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.

Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scorpion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scorpion passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon is concentrating on defense, preventing Scorpion from advancing position.
Dixon wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scorpion is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dixon actively working from the bottom here.

Scorpion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Scorpion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (5) vs (2) Dixon
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
Scorpion avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Scorpion's attempts to control the action.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Scorpion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
Dixon tries to hold on but Scorpion postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Scorpion wants to take his opponent's back but Dixon doesn't allow it.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Scorpion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Scorpion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.

Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scorpion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (8) vs (2) Dixon

Scorpion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dixon sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Scorpion has control of the leg.
Scorpion is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Scorpion is proving a slippery customer.

Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scorpion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scorpion is looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scorpion (8) vs (4) Dixon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.

Scorpion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dixon has passed into half guard!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scorpion keeps working.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Scorpion looking for subs from the bottom but Dixon mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scorpion (8) vs (7) Dixon

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to escape the mount.
Scorpion tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.

Dixon has isolated one of Scorpion's arms. Scorpion looking to fight him off but Dixon twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Dixon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Yip.
Scorpion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Yip.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scorpion is defending well.#TD2#
Yip has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Scorpion is trying to keep an underhook but Yip manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Yip defends easily.
Scorpion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yip defends well.#T1##SUB#
Scorpion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yip defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scorpion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yip is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yip is controlling Scorpion's posture.
Yip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yip lands some strikes from the bottom.
Yip keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass. #T2#
Yip pulls Scorpion in to control the position.
Yip is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yip has his foot on Scorpion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scorpion works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip is staying active underneath Scorpion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yip gets full guard.
Scorpion won't allow Yip to sweep him here.
Scorpion passes Yip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yip gets back to full guard. #T3#
Scorpion trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
Yip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scorpion is one step ahead there.
Scorpion passes Yip's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion won't allow Yip to sweep him here.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yip is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yip lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorpion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yip scores with a nice strike.
Yip misses with a straight right.
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Yip with an uppercut!
Yip walks into a jab.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Yip's head.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yip throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Scorpion counters by clinching up.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yip wants to break free but Scorpion has control.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yip works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yip tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scorpion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yip swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Yip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yip.
Yip wants a takedown.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Yip tries to score a body lock takedown but Scorpion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Yip.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Yip.
Scorpion tries to work over Yip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Yip controls his hands.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Yip is breathing heavily.
Scorpion presses Yip against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Yip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Yip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yip stalling in the clinch but Scorpion improves position.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion tries to work over Yip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Yip blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion pushes Yip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scorpion.
Yip tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yip's elbow. #T3#
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Yip.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yip can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yip.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yip's elbow.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Yip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Yip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Yip's head back. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Yip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yip struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Yip blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Scorpion works on Yip's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yip taking a breather.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion works on Yip's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Yip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Yip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yip's gas tank.
Yip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Yip throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Yip tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yip swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Yip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yip looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scorpion works the jab nicely.#CL#
Scorpion clinches with his opponent.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yips head.
Scorpion pushes Yip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Yip is trying to stall.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yip or not.
Yip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion. #T1#
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Yip controls the action.
Scorpion is working Yip over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scorpion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Yip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yip throws a counter combo.#CL#
Yip tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yip's elbow.
Yip misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yip tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Yip blocks it.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franky Yip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Yip blocks it. #BC2#
Yip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
Franky Yip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yip.
Yip swings widly with a right hand
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion lands with a hook. Yip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scorpion throws a one two combo. #CL#
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Yip controls his hands.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Yip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yip's gas tank.
Scorpion presses Yip against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yip.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yip's efforts to push away.
Yip is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Yip blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Yip throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Yip's head.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Yip controls the action.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Yip's ribcage. Yip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Yip's ribcage. Yip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yip backwards. #ROC#
Yip is rocked!
Yip swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yip is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion pushes Yip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yip can do to turn this around?
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yip seems to have recovered his senses.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion cracks Yip with a nice body shot.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
A short left from Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scorpion, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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

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