Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Ruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carruthers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carruthers is trying to control but can't.
Ruger thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Carruthers is trying to control but can't.
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carruthers!
Ruger landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Carruthers wants to hold on but Ruger pushes him away.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ruger! Carruthers is hurt baaadly! Ruger is firing away with more strikes - Carruthers is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Carruthers cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Carruthers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Carruthers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carruthers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Carruthers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carruthers manages to avoid it.
Carruthers lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carruthers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Carruthers counters with a stiff right hand.
Carruthers dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Carruthers scores with a body shot.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Carruthers.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Carruthers. #TD#
Silva scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Silva forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
Carruthers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Carruthers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva throws a hook but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the head.
Carruthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carruthers lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Carruthers.
Carruthers lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carruthers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Carruthers counters with a straight right hand.
Carruthers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Carruthers slips a jab from Silva.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carruthers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carruthers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Carruthers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carruthers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Carruthers misses #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carruthers wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
Carruthers is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carruthers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard. #SUB#
Carruthers is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carruthers misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Carruthers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Carruthers slips a straight right by Silva.
Carruthers swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Carruthers throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Carruthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Carruthers throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Carruthers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carruthers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Carruthers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carruthers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carruthers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carruthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Carruthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carruthers moves away from the strike by Silva.
Carruthers misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carruthers sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carruthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carruthers cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Carruthers moves out of range easily.
Carruthers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carruthers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carruthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carruthers connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Carruthers misses the body punch #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carruthers! #SU#
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Carruthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Carruthers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carruthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carruthers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Carruthers moved out of range.
Silva throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers avoids the head kick by Silva.
Carruthers lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carruthers checks it well.
Carruthers feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down. #T4#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carruthers's calf.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Carruthers's front leg but catches the back leg as Carruthers tries to avoid it.
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Carruthers lands a jab to the nose.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carruthers throws out the jab.
Silva moves out of range as Carruthers strikes.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carruthers sprawls and moves away.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Carruthers.
Carruthers blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carruthers checks it well.
Carruthers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carruthers ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Carruthers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Carruthers.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carruthers enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carruthers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carruthers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Carruthers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Carruthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva advances position into side control!#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Silva decides to stand back up.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carruthers sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Carruthers throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carruthers was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carruthers slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Carruthers scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Carruthers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carruthers defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carruthers working a defensive guard here.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carruthers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Carruthers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carruthers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva taking a breather here.
Carruthers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to control but Carruthers is keeping him busy.
Adriano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carruthers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adriano Silva.
I think Carruthers 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva working away.
Silva landing strikes.
Silva slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Carruthers is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
It looks like Silva 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.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carruthers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carruthers has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Carruthers manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carruthers defends it well.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carruthers defending well though.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva prevents Carruthers from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carruthers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Carruthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carruthers!
Silva 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Jr Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carruthers tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Carruthers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carruthers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Carruthers defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Carruthers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva is staying tight to Carruthers's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carruthers, who protects the arm well.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is staying tight to Carruthers's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##SUB2#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carruthers is looking to reverse the position.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Carruthers defending against the ground and pound.
Silva slows the pace down. #T4#
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Carruthers wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carruthers being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Jr Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carruthers.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Carruthers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva tries to clinch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carruthers tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carruthers to the ground. Carruthers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carruthers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Carruthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers connects with a right that clearly hurt Silva. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Carruthers proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Silva collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ruger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carruthers was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruger is in close to Carruthers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruger 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.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carruthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carruthers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruger stands up over Carruthers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Carruthers wants to stand up but Ruger is controlling him.
Ruger pushing down on Carruthers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruger'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.
Carruthers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ruger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ruger breaks from Carruthers's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Carruthers is rocked!
Ruger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Carruthers takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ruger's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!

Event: AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Sergeant checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Sergeant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carruthers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergeant is in Carruthers's guard.
Sergeant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sergeant throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Carruthers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sergeant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sergeant tries to free his leg and advance position but Carruthers is retaining full guard.
Carruthers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carruthers is looking to stand up but Sergeant isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Sergeant 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.
Carruthers working a defensive guard but Sergeant manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carruthers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sergeant remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sergeant lands a nice forearm strike.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Sergeant controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Sergeant tries for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers wants to control but Sergeant postures up.#SUB2#
Sergeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sergeant is working Carruthers over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Sergeant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carruthers has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Carruthers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sergeant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sergeant controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Sergeant has control of Carruthers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carruthers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carruthers can't escape the position.
Sergeant controlling the pace for now.
Sergeant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Sergeant.
Sergeant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sergeant controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carruthers?
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Sergeant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sergeant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sergeant content to stall in guard here.
Carruthers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dan Sergeant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Carruthers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sergeant on the ground.
Sergeant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sergeant is continuing to stall.
Carruthers has his hands on Sergeant's head, controlling the position.
Carruthers wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
Sergeant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carruthers's head.
Sergeant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sergeant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carruthers is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sergeant landing with the ground and pound.
Sergeant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sergeant slips nicely into half guard.
Sergeant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sergeant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carruthers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Carruthers is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Sergeant connects with a nice short shot to Carruthers's temple.
Oh Carruthers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergeant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sergeant moves into full mount! Carruthers won't be happy about that!
Sergeant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carruthers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sergeant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sergeant cracks Carruthers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sergeant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carruthers looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sergeant connects with a bit shot that sees Carruthers covering up! More strikes from Sergeant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sergeant is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!

Event: AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Bonnano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carruthers.
Bonnano walks into a jab.
Bonnano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonnano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carruthers tries to avoid it but Bonnano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carruthers to the ground. Carruthers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Carruthers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Bonnano tries to free his leg and advance position but Carruthers is retaining full guard.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnano is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonnano is pushing down on Carruthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carruthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonnano has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Carruthers trying to control but Bonnano postures up. #SUB2#
Bonnano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bonnano wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bonnano is trying to work for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bonnano stops Carruthers from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carruthers is staying active underneath Bonnano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carruthers tries to kick Bonnano off but Bonnano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bonnano wants to free his trapped foot but Carruthers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonnano moves nicely into side control.
Carruthers wants to control but Bonnano postures up.#SUB2#
Bonnano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
Bonnano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carruthers! #SUB2#
Bonnano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carruthers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bonnano tries to advance to mount but Carruthers denies him. #T3#
Bonnano trying to control the position but Carruthers is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bonnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carruthers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonnano on the ground.#SUB2#
Bonnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carruthers tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Bonnano tries to move to mount but Carruthers blocks the move with his legs.
Carruthers is looking to regain half guard here but Bonnano keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnano trying to control the position but Carruthers is working away.
Bonnano controls the position.#SUB2#
Bonnano is trying to get an arm triangle but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bonnano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carruthers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carruthers tries to escape but Bonnano is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Bonnano 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#
Carruthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carruthers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carruthers wants to land a leg kick but Bonnano is out of range.
Bonnano misses with a straight left.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers lands a jab-cross combination.
Bonnano shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Bonnano backs away, Carruthers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carruthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonnano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bonnano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carruthers did well to prevent Bonnano getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carruthers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ralph Bonnano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonnano is trying to control. Carruthers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Bonnano is working for a kimura but Carruthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonnano stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bonnano is looking for a kimura here.
Bonnano prevents Carruthers from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonnano is pressing down on Carruthers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carruthers is holding on for now.
Bonnano is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bonnano seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
Carruthers wants to get back to full guard.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Bonnano is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonnano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Carruthers'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.
Bonnano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carruthers tries to lock up and control but Bonnano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bonnano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carruthers is looking to get to half guard.
Bonnano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Carruthers tries to hold on but Bonnano postures up.#SUB2#
Bonnano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carruthers is surviving well by controlling Bonnano's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Bonnano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bonnano wants to finish this one by submission but Carruthers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonnano. #T4#
Carruthers is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonnano has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonnano works his way to his opponent's back.
Carruthers is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Bonnano has managed to slip his arm under Carruthers's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carruthers is tapping out! Submission win for Bonnano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Bonnano!

Event: AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carruthers is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithamar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Ithamar content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Carruthers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar passes into side control, despite Carruthers's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Ithamar is working to tighten his grip on Carruthers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carruthers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ithamar is really squeezing tight and eventually Carruthers passes out! Ithamar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Carruthers.
Carruthers stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Carruthers.
Carruthers lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Carruthers punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Carruthers throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Silva defending well as Carruthers loads up on a big left hand.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Carruthers moves his leg out of the way.
Silva takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Carruthers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carruthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carruthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers.
Carruthers cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
A punch combination from Carruthers misses.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Silva looks to move away, Carruthers throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Silva throws a jab when Carruthers was well out of range.
Carruthers lands an overhand right.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carruthers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Carruthers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Carruthers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carruthers ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Carruthers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Carruthers looking to control.
Silva stays in close to Carruthers's body and controls the position.
Carruthers is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SU2#
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva throws a series of punches but Carruthers moves out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Carruthers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carruthers.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Carruthers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers misses with a looping right.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Carruthers takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Carruthers moves his leg out of the way.
Silva misses with a combination
and Carruthers counters with a straight right hand.#T4##TD2#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carruthers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up.
Carruthers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carruthers takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Carruthers throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carruthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carruthers defends it well.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Carruthers throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carruthers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Carruthers didn't expect that.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva passes Carruthers's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Carruthers misses.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva wants to slow Carruthers down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers.
Carruthers staying out of range there.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Carruthers misses.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Carruthers in the body.
Carruthers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Carruthers moved out of range nicely.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carruthers connects with the punch.
Carruthers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Carruthers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carruthers.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Silva throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carruthers misses with a looping left.
Carruthers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Silva throws the left hand but Carruthers avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Carruthers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Carruthers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carruthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Silva slips a straight right by Carruthers.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carruthers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Carruthers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Carruthers misses with a two punch combination. #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!
Silva misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Carruthers misses its target.
Carruthers throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Carruthers saw that one coming.
As Silva looks to move away, Carruthers throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Carruthers stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carruthers missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
A cross from Carruthers lands.
Silva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a right hand
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Carruthers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Carruthers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Carruthers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carruthers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Carruthers.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Carruthers moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Carruthers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Carruthers as he checks the leg kick.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers. #T1#
Carruthers scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carruthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Carruthers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Carruthers jabs at Silva's body.
Carruthers wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Carruthers slips under a jab.#T2#
Silva throws out a loose jab but Carruthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Carruthers. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva thuds his right hand into Carruthers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carruthers avoids the head kick by Silva.
Carruthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Carruthers counters with a left to the body.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carruthers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers slips under a jab from Silva.
Carruthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Carruthers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carruthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carruthers manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Carruthers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carruthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Carruthers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Carruthers is out of range. #T4#
Silva fails with the takedown
and Carruthers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Silva.
Carruthers scores with a hook.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Carruthers counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Silva 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.
Carruthers wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carruthers keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carruthers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carruthers 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Bonnano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Bonnano ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers stuns Bonnano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carruthers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers throws out a leg kick but Bonnano moves out of range and Carruthers only half commits.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
Bonnano looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well. #TD#
Bonnano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carruthers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonnano is controlling him.
Carruthers is trying to keep Bonnano in close.
Carruthers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonnano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bonnano wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonnano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnano is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bonnano wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonnano connects with a crisp jab.
Bonnano misses with a hook
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonnano misses with a few strikes there.
Bonnano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carruthers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Carruthers throws a good cross that connects.
Bonnano throws a hook to the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonnano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Bonnano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carruthers feints with a jab and clips Bonnano right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bonnano is sent crashing into the canvas and Carruthers leaps in for the kill! Bonnano tries to get to his feet but Carruthers is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bonnano is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Como will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Como cracks Carruthers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Como looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Como checks a leg kick.
Como lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Como moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Como 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.
Carruthers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Como's calf.
A left lands for Carruthers.#ROC#
Como is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bill Como has been cut.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Como checks it.
Como is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Como throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Como's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers is looking to chop away at Como's legs.
Como seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Carruthers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Como throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carruthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Como.
Como throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Como throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range. #T1#
Carruthers throws a body punch but Como moves out of range.
Como turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Como uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a monster overhand right that drops Como! Carruthers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Tolevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Tolevski's belly button to the back.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Carruthers and sends Tolevski crashing to the mat! Carruthers follows him down to the mat - Tolevski regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolevski trying to control but Carruthers postures up.
Tolevski is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolevski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolevski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolevski is looking to stand up but Carruthers isn't so interested in that idea.
Tolevski is controlling Carruthers's posture.#SUB#
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tolevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Tolevski's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tolevski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carruthers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tolevski 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.
Tolevski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carruthers for as long as he can get away with.
Tolevski wants to pass the guard but Carruthers is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tolevski chips away with some ground and pound.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Tolevski is proving a slippery customer.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tolevski stops Carruthers from standing up.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Tolevski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carruthers.
Carruthers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tolevski at a distance. #CL#
Tolevski moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tolevski breaks the clinch.
Tolevski fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Carruthers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Tolevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tolevski feints and as Carruthers raises his hands in defense, Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tolevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carruthers's head.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolevski stands and steps away. Carruthers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carruthers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolevski is looking to clinch but Carruthers is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Carruthers misses.
Tolevski tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Tolevski is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers jabs at Tolevski's body.
Oh Tolevski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carruthers plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Tolevski swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Tolevski face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Sergeant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergeant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sergeant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carruthers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Sergeant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sergeant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carruthers cracks Sergeant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Carruthers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carruthers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Carruthers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carruthers is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sergeant'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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sergeant drives through with a takedown into Carruthers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carruthers seems keen to control Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Carruthers's brow. #T2#
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergeant controls the pace.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergeant controls the pace.
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sergeant is controlling him. #T3#
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sergeant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carruthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sergeant lands a couple of digs.
Carruthers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sergeant dives into side control. #SUB#
Sergeant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sergeant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sergeant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB#
Sergeant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carruthers wants to control but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant controlling from side mount.
Carruthers prevents Sergeant from improving position.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers taking a bit of punishment here - Sergeant scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sergeant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Carruthers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Carruthers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sergeant's calf.
Carruthers lands a nice hook to Sergeant's body. Sergeant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergeant blocks a jab.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Sergeant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carruthers sprawls well initially but Sergeant persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Carruthers pushes Sergeant off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Carruthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sergeant goes for a double leg but Carruthers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carruthers continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant misses with a straight right.
Sergeant dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.#TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carruthers to the mat! Carruthers manages to get full guard.
Sergeant stays in close to Carruthers's body and controls the position. #T1#
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Sergeant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carruthers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant throwing strikes from guard but Carruthers blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers controlling Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carruthers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sergeant.
Sergeant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sergeant lands in his opponent's guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sergeant is fighting to break Carruthers's control of his arms but Carruthers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant passes into half guard.
Sergeant passes to full mount!
Sergeant landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Carruthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carruthers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sergeant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Carruthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Carruthers is rocked!
Sergeant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carruthers's face.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Sergeant finish him?
Sergeant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carruthers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Sergeant controlling the pace for now.
Sergeant lands a big shot to the head and Carruthers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!

Event: AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Ward misses the jab.
It looked like Carruthers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carruthers throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Carruthers only half commits.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Ward pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carruthers back to the cage. Ward follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Carruthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Carruthers lands a jab.#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Ward avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers throws a leg kick that misses.
Carruthers throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Carruthers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Carruthers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward throws a series of punches but Carruthers avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Carruthers steps into range and cracks Ward with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ward flops backwards and Carruthers dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carruthers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carruthers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carruthers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Carruthers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carruthers works his way back into a safe position though.
Carruthers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Carruthers pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carruthers defends well.
Carruthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carruthers 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. #SUB2#
Carruthers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ward has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carruthers is looking to defend but Ward has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carruthers! Ward pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carruthers taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Ward!

Event: AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sergeant is staying tight to Carruthers's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Sergeant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carruthers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sergeant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carruthers's legs.
Sergeant advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant avoids the attempt from Carruthers to control.#T1#
Sergeant controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Sergeant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sergeant looking to finish Carruthers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carruthers!
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sergeant controlling from the full mount.
Sergeant landing punches. #T2#
Carruthers taking shots to the head.
Carruthers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carruthers is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Sergeant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sergeant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Sergeant wants to finish this one by submission but Carruthers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sergeant.
Sergeant with shots to the head and body - Carruthers looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Carruthers is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
Sergeant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Carruthers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergeant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Sergeant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sergeant lands a big shot to the head and Carruthers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!

Event: AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Carruthers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carruthers cracks Silva with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Carruthers.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carruthers moves away.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carruthers checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carruthers to the ground. Silva is now in Carruthers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva passes Carruthers's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carruthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #SUB#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carruthers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva stalling. #T3#
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carruthers for as long as he can get away with.
Carruthers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carruthers tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Carruthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Carruthers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carruthers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carruthers! #SUB#
Silva has control of Carruthers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carruthers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers has given up his back here. Will Silva look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva feints a jab promting Carruthers to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carruthers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carruthers connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws the left hand but Carruthers avoids the punch easily.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carruthers manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carruthers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carruthers scores with a nice head shot.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Carruthers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Carruthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Carruthers feints a counter leg kick.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Carruthers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Carruthers misses.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carruthers.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Carruthers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Carruthers is predictable there #TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva continues to stall.#SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Silva 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.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Carruthers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva content to control rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Carruthers to get to his feet.
Carruthers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Carruthers.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Carruthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva takes one on the button.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carruthers counters with a nice body shot.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carruthers misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carruthers counters with a right hand to the body.
Carruthers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carruthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers.
Carruthers is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Carruthers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
enabling Carruthers to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carruthers.
Carruthers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carruthers moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Carruthers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carruthers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carruthers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carruthers misses with a few strikes there.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Carruthers ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Carruthers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Carruthers saw that one coming.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Carruthers ducks down to avoid it.
Carruthers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Carruthers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carruthers cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Carruthers looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carruthers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Carruthers. #T2#
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carruthers.
Carruthers lands the left hand.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carruthers throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carruthers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Carruthers's face as Silva controls the position. #T3#
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Carruthers to his feet.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Carruthers staying out of range there.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Carruthers wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it well and moves away.
Carruthers slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Carruthers moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jimmy Carruthers just about did enough to take it.
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#
Carruthers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Carruthers.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Carruthers loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Carruthers.
Carruthers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carruthers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carruthers keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers avoids it well.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers is not content to let Silva control the position. #SUB#
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Carruthers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carruthers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Carruthers passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva retains his bantamweight title!

Event: AFC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Silva shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Carruthers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carruthers defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Carruthers scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Carruthers down.
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Jr Silva has been cut.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Silva tightens his grip and picks Carruthers up, before dumping him to the ground. Carruthers manages to land in guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carruthers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Carruthers wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Carruthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws a leg kick
and Carruthers counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Silva badly! Carruthers follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Silva out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Carruthers finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carruthers throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carruthers, as that shot connected.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carruthers looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Carruthers avoids them all with ease.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Carruthers 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.
Carruthers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Carruthers looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Carruthers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
Carruthers cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.#T1#
Carruthers thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva'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.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carruthers defends it well. #T2##SU#
Silva decides to stand up.
No joy there for Carruthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carruthers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carruthers sprawls and moves away.
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Carruthers gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva postures up in Carruthers's guard and throws a big left but Carruthers blocks it.
Silva 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. #T3#
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva is pushing down on Carruthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carruthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carruthers trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to advance position but Carruthers won't allow it.
Carruthers is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva takes a little break here. Carruthers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carruthers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva takes a little break here. Carruthers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Carruthers wants to control but Silva postures up.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
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 Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carruthers lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carruthers throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Carruthers misses with a few strikes there.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carruthers misses with a double jab.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Carruthers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carruthers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carruthers digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Carruthers counter with a right hand.
Carruthers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Carruthers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Carruthers works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Carruthers digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.#T1##TD#
Carruthers gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Carruthers manages to retain guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Carruthers trying to control but Silva postures up.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carruthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carruthers throws a counter combo.
Silva slips under a jab.
Carruthers slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carruthers eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carruthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a looping right.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Carruthers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Carruthers punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
Silva thuds his right hand into Carruthers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva misses the jab.
Carruthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Carruthers moves away and avoids it.
Silva cracks the inside of Carruthers's front leg.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws a low kick but Carruthers avoids it.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carruthers. That did some damage!
Carruthers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carruthers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Carruthers.
Silva throws a hook but Carruthers blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Carruthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva misses the jab.
Carruthers lands an overhand right.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Carruthers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers 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.
#R3#
Carruthers lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
A left and a right from Carruthers both land. Nice combination.
Carruthers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carruthers to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Carruthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva passes Carruthers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carruthers trying to control here.
Silva prevents Carruthers from standing back up.
Carruthers wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva works his way into side control. #SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carruthers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Carruthers tries to improve position but can't.
Carruthers is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Carruthers is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Carruthers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SU#
Silva decides to stand back up.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Nice body punch from Carruthers.
Carruthers moves away from the strike by Silva.
A big left from Carruthers misses.
Carruthers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Carruthers didn't expect that.
Silva advances to half guard.
Carruthers is looking to improve his position.
Carruthers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carruthers taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard. #T4#
Silva controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silva.
Carruthers wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva stops Carruthers from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carruthers sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carruthers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Carruthers throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Carruthers slips under a jab from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Carruthers is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Carruthers swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva slips a straight right by Carruthers.
Carruthers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Carruthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Carruthers lands the left hand.
Silva throws a head kick but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carruthers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Silva misses.
Carruthers lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Carruthers saw that one coming.
Carruthers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carruthers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carruthers dodges the punch combination from Silva. #T3#
Silva throws a right and a left that Carruthers avoids nicely.
Carruthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carruthers scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carruthers takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Carruthers counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Silva throws a right and a left that Carruthers avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a low kick as Carruthers jumps back.
Carruthers jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Carruthers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Carruthers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carruthers dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!#T4#
Carruthers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carruthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva throws a low kick but Carruthers moves out of range easily.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Carruthers checks it.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carruthers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carruthers wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Carruthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Carruthers seems unphased.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Carruthers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carruthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Carruthers ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Carruthers.
Carruthers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Carruthers.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carruthers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva prevents Carruthers from standing back up.
Carruthers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva trying to pass the guard but Carruthers defending well. #T1#
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carruthers is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Carruthers defends it well.
Carruthers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Carruthers is trying to stand.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carruthers because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva controlling from mount. #SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carruthers has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva looking to control but Carruthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carruthers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva avoids the attempt from Carruthers to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carruthers really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Silva scoring with strikes but Carruthers is staying in there. #ROC#
Carruthers is rocked!
Silva controlling his opponent.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Carruthers is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Carruthers's back.
Silva controls the position.#SUB#
Silva 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, Carruthers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silva is working the ground and pound. Can Carruthers escape?
Silva controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
Silva controls the action.
Carruthers trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip. #SUB#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Carruthers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Can Carruthers hold on?! Silva is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva retains his bantamweight title!

Event: AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers catches Tolevski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Tolevski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carruthers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
Tolevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carruthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Tolevski looks to move away, Carruthers throws a big counter combo but Tolevski just gets out of the way.
Carruthers scores with a three punch combo!
Carruthers connects with a solid leg kick.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carruthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolevski fails with the takedown.
Tolevski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolevski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carruthers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tolevski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Tolevski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Tolevski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carruthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tolevski moves into range and clinches up with Carruthers.
Tolevski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carruthers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carruthers tries to break free but Tolevski pushes him back against the cage.
Tolevski avoiding damage.
Tolevski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carruthers to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tolevski.
Carruthers works on Tolevski's body with a couple of short punches.
Carruthers stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Carruthers breaks from the clinch.
Carruthers digs a good body shot into Tolevski's ribs.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers lands a jab.
Tolevski shoots and misses
and Carruthers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tolevski thinking.
Tolevski has his takedown stuffed
and Tolevski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tolevski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Tolevski is rocked!
Carruthers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tolevski tumbling to the canvas! Carruthers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tolevski was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Silva looks to throw the jab but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva with the counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Silva ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Carruthers in a clinch.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carruthers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carruthers is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Carruthers gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt. #BC#
Carruthers breaks the clinch. #T1#
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carruthers scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Carruthers is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Silva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva is out cold! Carruthers holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Como tenderised Carruthers's leg. Carruthers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Como misses the shot to the body.
Como misses with a left hand
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carruthers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carruthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Como.
Carruthers dodges the punch combination from Como.
Carruthers with a nice cross.
Como misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carruthers wants to slow Como down by chopping away at his legs.
Como wants to land a leg kick but Carruthers is out of range.
Como tries to work over Carruthers's front leg with a kick but Carruthers checks it.
Carruthers checks a low kick from Como.
A low kick from Como is predictable there
and Carruthers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Como as he connects with a hook.
Carruthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Como manages to avoid it.
Como looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Carruthers drops Como with a huge uppercut! Como drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carruthers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carruthers won't be happy with that.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones working away.
Jones controls the position.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones grinds an elbow into Carruthers's temple.
Jones cracks Carruthers with a big elbow. #ROC#
Carruthers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is staying tight to Carruthers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a strong strike to the head of Carruthers. That's dazed him! Jones looking to finish here. Carruthers is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jones lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Jones!

Event: AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Ruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carruthers swivels and escapes.
Ruger shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruger checks a leg kick.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Ruger scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carruthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carruthers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ruger is stalling in the full guard.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Carruthers as Ruger shoots in.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruger.
Carruthers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruger just manages to avoid it.
Carruthers leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Carruthers.#T2##TD2#
Ruger looking to score a takedown here. Carruthers is defending well but Ruger drives through and ends up in Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is looking to stand back up but Ruger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carruthers. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger is trying to control. Carruthers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carruthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Carruthers's temple.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Carruthers is rocked!
Ruger scores with a big shot! Carruthers's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Carruthers! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carruthers 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.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carruthers scores with a decent looking hook.
Swinger dodges the punch combination from Carruthers.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swinger avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Swinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swinger feints a counter leg kick.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers cracks Swinger with an open hand slap.#T1#
Swinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swinger! But no joy.
Carruthers swings for the body but Swinger moves out of range.
Swinger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swinger manages to avoid it.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Swinger checks it.
A jab from Carruthers finds it's way through Swinger's defenses.
Swinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swinger is looking for the big counter here.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swinger backs up against the cage.
Swinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Swinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Swinger backpedaling.
Carruthers scores with a jab 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!
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carruthers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carruthers looks to land a right hand but Swinger moved out of range.
Swinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Swinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Swinger moves out of range.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swinger moves away.#T3#
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Swinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Carruthers is wise to it.
A low kick from Carruthers misses
and Swinger counters with a left and a right... And another left! Carruthers is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Swinger!
Sammy Swinger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Simmons scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carruthers is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons tries to stand but Carruthers is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carruthers. That's going to slow Simmons down. #TD2#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons controls the position.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Simmons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controlling the position.
Carruthers taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Simmons wants to stand but Carruthers has his arm trapped.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
It looks like Simmons 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons misses with the ground and pound.
Simmons prevents Carruthers from escaping the position.
Simmons working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Simmons moves forwards but Carruthers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
Carruthers tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons has Carruthers pressed against the cage, preventing Carruthers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Carruthers manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Carruthers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.#T1#
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Carruthers misses #CL2#
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Carruthers stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simmons fails to pull guard.
Simmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carruthers is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Simmons working for a triangle but Carruthers defends it easily.
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Carruthers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carruthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons pulls Carruthers in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Simmons gets a clinch. #TD2#
Simmons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Carruthers is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Simmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers scores with a nice right hand.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carruthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers blocks an elbow strike from Simmons.
Carruthers misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Simmons pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Carruthers being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Carruthers defends easily.
Carruthers wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carruthers gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Simmons has picked Carruthers up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carruthers is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carruthers is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carruthers avoid being mounted?#T3#
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Carruthers wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Carruthers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
Carruthers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carruthers 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Como thumps Carruthers with a low kick.
Como connects with a body shot that sends Carruthers's belly button to the back.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Como moves out of range.
Carruthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carruthers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Como tries to land a leg kick but Carruthers saw it coming and moves away.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carruthers throws a right and a left that Como avoids nicely.
As Carruthers tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Carruthers manages to avoid the attempt.
Como throws out a loose jab but Carruthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Como connects with a leg kick. Carruthers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Como moved away.
Carruthers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Como wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Como ducks under a wild hook from Carruthers.
Decent striking displayed by Carruthers there.
Como pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carruthers is out of range and Como settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Como.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como thumps Carruthers with a low kick.
Carruthers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carruthers blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Como 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Como lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carruthers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carruthers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Como.
Carruthers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Carruthers. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Carruthers blocks the leg kick.
Como misses with a two punch combination.
Como slips a jab from Carruthers.
A clash of legs there as Carruthers blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Carruthers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Como doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Como swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carruthers counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Como. That snapped Carruthers's head back.
Como takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carruthers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carruthers swinging wildly here.
Carruthers throws the left hand but Como avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Carruthers throws a hook to the side of Como's head but Como sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Como misses with a low kick.
Carruthers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Como swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Como throws a sloppy head kick and Carruthers moves out of range easily.
Carruthers throws a hook but Como blocks it.
Como misses with a head kick.
Como throws a body kick that misses.
Como misses with a body punch
and Carruthers counters with a straight right hand.
Como misses with a body shot
and Carruthers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Como is rocked!
Como throws a low kick but Carruthers moves out of range easily.
Oh Como is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carruthers throws an uppercut from hell that sends Como clean off his feet! He's out cold! Carruthers stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Carruthers!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Carruthers. That snapped Silva's head back.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carruthers misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Carruthers's shoulder, as Carruthers tries to avoid the shot.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a right hand that Carruthers ducks under and follows up with a left that Carruthers also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva keeps control of Carruthers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Carruthers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers can't break the clinch.
Carruthers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carruthers holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Carruthers looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Carruthers punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carruthers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Carruthers counters with a stiff right hand.
Carruthers is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Carruthers ducks down to avoid it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carruthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carruthers's calf.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carruthers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Silva checks a low kick from Carruthers.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carruthers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Carruthers.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Carruthers is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #T3#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Carruthers trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carruthers pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Carruthers is looking to reverse the position.
Carruthers is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva controlling from side mount.
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 Jimmy Carruthers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carruthers tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Carruthers gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #BC#
Carruthers breaks the clinch.
Carruthers wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Carruthers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carruthers to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Carruthers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Carruthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carruthers counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Carruthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Carruthers tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Silva slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T2#
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Carruthers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Silva has hold of Carruthers's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carruthers tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Carruthers screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carruthers, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adriano Silva!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Whittaker
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Yamada looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Yamada misses with a shot to the body
and Carruthers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carruthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Yamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carruthers scores with a jab. Yamada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carruthers lands a jab to Yamada's midsection.
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!
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carruthers looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carruthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2#
Yamada forces Carruthers back against the cage and clinches.
Carruthers blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Carruthers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamada misses with a right hand
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carruthers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamada's head backwards.
Carruthers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carruthers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Yamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamada backs up against the cage.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carruthers can pounce on him.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Yamada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carruthers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamada's sensitive parts.
Carruthers scores with a jab.
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada looks winded!
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
A good leg kick by Carruthers.
Carruthers scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carruthers.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
Yamada throws the left hand but Carruthers avoids the punch easily.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Carruthers catches Yamada right on the button with a cross.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carruthers.
Carruthers lands a jab to the head.
Carruthers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carruthers jabs at Yamada's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers. #T4#
Carruthers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carruthers.
Carruthers throws out a powerful jab.
Carruthers cracks a nice hook into Yamada's ribs.
Yamada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Carruthers connects with a single shot there.
Carruthers moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch but Carruthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carruthers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamada on the side of the head.
Yamada ducks right into an uppercut from Carruthers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Yamada misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carruthers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Carruthers counters with a good low kick that Yamada was not able to check.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Carruthers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers connects with a looping right hand.
Yamada is looking to clinch but Carruthers is avoiding it.
Carruthers cracks the inside of Yamada's front leg.
Yamada misses with a hook
enabling Carruthers to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamada eats them both and turns towards Carruthers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carruthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Yamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Yamada.
Yamada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Yamada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carruthers was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada is breathing heavily.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carruthers connects with a crisp jab.
Carruthers lands a body shot.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carruthers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamada scrambles back to his feet.
Carruthers jabs Yamada right on the nose. Yamada blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Carruthers throws a leg kick which misses Yamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamada tries to avoid it.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamada can do to turn this around?
Yamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carruthers.
Carruthers connects with the punch.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers works over Yamada's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Yamada is rocked!
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carruthers.
Yamada looks to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Yamada throws a series of strikes that have Carruthers backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Yamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers connects with a body shot.#T4#
Carruthers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carruthers to score with a decent uppercut.
Carruthers staying out of range there.
Carruthers cracks the inside of Yamada's front leg.
Carruthers is looking to slow Yamada down with leg kicks.
Carruthers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Carruthers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Carruthers.
Carruthers with a jab.
Yamada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Yamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Carruthers keeps it at a distance.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers scores with a decent looking hook.
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Carruthers slips under a jab.#T1#
Yamada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Yamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carruthers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Leon Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Carruthers stalks Yamada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yamada's face. Yamada staggers backwards, shaken.
Carruthers stuns Yamada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamada misses the body punch
and Carruthers counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamada backs up against the cage.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Yamada checks it.
Carruthers connects with the punch.
Carruthers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Yamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Carruthers with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Carruthers connects with a right hand. Yamada shakes it off.
Carruthers with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamada blocks the leg kick.
Yamada needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers lands with a shot to the body.
Carruthers lands with a shot to the body.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body.
Leon Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a really nice looking cross but Yamada seems unphased. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Carruthers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers scores with a body shot.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carruthers lands with a hook. Yamada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Carruthers keeps it at a distance.
Carruthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carruthers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carruthers, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!
Leon Yamada was interviewed post fight and said 'Good job man.'.

Event: AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Carruthers connects with a single shot there.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Markham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Carruthers works the jab nicely.
Markham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carruthers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markham is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Markham forces Carruthers back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Carruthers.
Carruthers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers avoids the elbow strike from Markham, against the cage.
Markham is trying to pull guard but Carruthers has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Markham breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Markham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Markham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markham prevents Carruthers from improving his position.#ES#
Carruthers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markham is on him like a limpet, forcing Carruthers back against the cage.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Markham prevents Carruthers from breaking the clinch.
Carruthers is trying to force a seperation but Markham has the dominant position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Markham is controlling him.#BC2#
Markham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Carruthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Markham wants to clinch.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Markham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carruthers's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers tries to get to full guard but Markham has control of the leg.
Carruthers is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Markham decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carruthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markham dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Markham's head and hops out.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
A head kick by Markham misses
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carruthers jabs Markham to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Carruthers gets caught flat footed, as Markham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Markham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markham looks winded!
Markham tries to free his leg and advance position but Carruthers is retaining full guard.
Carruthers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Markham is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Carruthers is really struggling to control Markham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Markham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Carruthers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Markham clinches up with Carruthers and pushes him back against the cage.
Carruthers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carruthers is trying to push Markham away but Markham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Markham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carruthers circles away quickly and effectively.
Markham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carruthers.#TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carruthers is trying to control Markham's posture but Markham avoids it.
Carruthers tries to bench press Markham off him but Markham keeps the position.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Markham advances to mount.
Carruthers wants to control but Markham is having none of it.
Markham raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Carruthers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carruthers'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.
Carruthers tries to improve his position but instead Markham has taken his back! #SUB2#
Carruthers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Markham is not going to allow Carruthers to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Markham trying to control momentarily.
Carruthers trying to control the action but Markham just sinks the hooks in.
Markham controls the position.
Will Markham go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Markham is not going to allow Carruthers to sit and survive in this position.
Markham has good solid back control here. #T3#
Markham punishes Carruthers with strikes from the back mount.
Markham 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.
Carruthers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carruthers trying to hold on to Markham's head to control him but Markham postures up. #SUB2#
Markham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markham is controlling the pace. #T4#
Carruthers wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Markham there.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep. Markham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markham is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Markham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Markham 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markham moves away.
Markham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Markham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carruthers sprawls well. Carruthers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markham gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers tries to bum rush Markham with a series of wild strikes but Markham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Markham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Markham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carruthers is fending him off so far but Markham persists. Nope, Carruthers circles away and we're back to standing.
Carruthers cracks Markham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markham looks for a takedown but Carruthers sprawls well.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carruthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donald Markham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markham or perhaps it was just good defense by Carruthers, which made it look bad. #T1#
A low kick from Carruthers misses #TD2#
and Markham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carruthers! #SU2#
Markham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Markham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers throws a front kick aimed at Markham's knee but Markham avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carruthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Markham misses with an uppercut.
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Carruthers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markham shoots for a takedown but Carruthers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markham takes one to the chin there.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Carruthers stuffs the takedown attempt from Markham. Markham gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers lands with a right hand.
Markham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carruthers lands a nice hook to Markham's body. Markham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Markham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Markham moves into range and clinches up with Carruthers.
Markham is trying to pull guard but Carruthers has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Markham manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers jabs Markham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carruthers lands a two punch combo.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carruthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carruthers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markham tries to clinch up
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Markham moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
Markham moves in looking to clinch but Carruthers pushes him off.
Carruthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carruthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers throws a right hand that Markham ducks under and follows up with a left that Markham also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carruthers is fending him off so far but Markham persists. Nope, Carruthers circles away and we're back to standing.
Markham takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Carruthers lands a nice looking body shot.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markham's sensitive parts.
Carruthers jabs Markham right on the nose. Markham blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carruthers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carruthers 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!

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