Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brunswick Jr there.
Brunswick Jr stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonanza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brunswick Jr. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonanza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Brunswick Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brunswick Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brunswick Jr - that will leave a mark!
Bonanza looks winded!
Bonanza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr jabs at Bonanza's body.#T3#
Brunswick Jr works the jab nicely.
Brunswick Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonanza's head.#CUT#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brunswick Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonanza will feel that in the morning.
Brunswick Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brunswick Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#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!
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Bonanza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brunswick Jr.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Brunswick Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonanza eats them both and turns towards Brunswick Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bonanza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Brunswick Jr is looking to wear down Bonanza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonanza takes a step back to recover.
Nice jab there from Brunswick Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Bonanza's midsection.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
Brunswick Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Bonanza seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Brunswick Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brunswick Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunswick Jr stalks Bonanza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonanza's face. Bonanza staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brunswick Jr lands with a good body shot.
Brunswick Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brunswick Jr - that will leave a mark!
Brunswick Jr jabs at Bonanza's body.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Bonanza's body.
Bonanza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice hook to Bonanza's body. Bonanza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunswick Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonanza.
Brunswick Jr connects with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Brunswick Jr lands the left hand.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Brunswick Jr catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brunswick Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brunswick Jr.#T4#
Brunswick Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Brunswick Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brunswick Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Brunswick Jr lands a big head kick that sends Bonanza tumbling to the mat! Brunswick Jr takes a step backwards and waves Bonanza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bonanza is rocked!
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonanza is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick Jr finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick Jr cracks Bonanza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonanza seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brunswick Jr lands a head kick. Bonanza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonanza if he has to take too many more of those.
Brunswick Jr lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. Brunswick Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunswick Jr jabs at Bonanza's body.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Bonanza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Bonanza's midsection.
Brunswick Jr punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Bonanza takes it in his stride.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brunswick Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brunswick Jr works the jab nicely.
Brunswick Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brunswick Jr pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
Brunswick Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Brunswick Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brunswick Jr lands with an overhand left.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonanza.
Bonanza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brunswick Jr.
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brunswick Jr works Bonanza's body with a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Brunswick Jr scores with a hook to the body. Bonanza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunswick Jr works Bonanza's body with a nice hook.
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!
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brunswick Jr jabs at Bonanza's body.
Nice body punch from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sanguiao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonanza tries to buck Sanguiao off but Sanguiao is having none of it.
Bonanza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanguiao off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking to break Sanguiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanguiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bonanza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanguiao is trapped and Bonanza is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sanguiao wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanza gets his hands free.
Bonanza throwing sloppy strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Bonanza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bonanza somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back.
Bonanza punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sanguiao trying to control the hands but Bonanza breaks the grip.
Bonanza lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bonanza.
Sanguiao wants to escape the position.
Bonanza gets his hands free as Sanguiao looks to control.
Bonanza has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sanguiao.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Bonanza is landing with strikes. Sanguiao can't take much more of this.
Sanguiao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sanguiao trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Bonanza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bonanza cracks Sanguiao with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanguiao from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Bonanza working for a choke but Sanguiao is defending well.
Sanguiao wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanza gets his hands free.
Bonanza is punishing Sanguiao with some ground and pound.
Bonanza throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sanguiao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonanza.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but Bonanza manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sanguiao avoids the strikes from Bonanza.
Bonanza is punishing Sanguiao with some ground and pound.
Bonanza punishes Sanguiao with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza not allowing Sanguiao to control his hands. #SUB2#
Bonanza 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, Sanguiao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bonanza throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bonanza throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bonanza punches Sanguiao on the ear.
Well, with Bonanza on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sanguiao is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bonanza thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sanguiao avoids the strikes from Bonanza.
Bonanza is throwing strikes but Sanguiao counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Sanguiao regains half guard.
Bonanza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanguiao's head. #T3#
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Bonanza's head to control him but Bonanza postures up.
Sanguiao keeping control of the position.
Bonanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonanza winds up and cracks Sanguiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanguiao wants to get back to full guard.
Bonanza is thwarting Sanguiao's attempts to control the position.
Bonanza throwing shots but Sanguiao is blocking nicely.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Bonanza's head to control him but Bonanza postures up.
Sanguiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonanza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanguiao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bonanza working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Sanguiao trying to control but Bonanza postures up.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bonanza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanguiao taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Bonanza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanguiao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but Sanguiao defending well.
Sanguiao taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Bonanza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonanza lands strikes from half guard.
Sanguiao trying to control here.
Sanguiao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanguiao trying to control but Bonanza postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Bonanza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Sanguiao clinches up with Bonanza and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonanza in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Bonanza tries to work over Sanguiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Sanguiao gets through Bonanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Bonanza into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanguiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonanza misses with some punches.
Bonanza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonanza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanguiao.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow. #T1#
Bonanza lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bonanza.
Still in the clinch, Sanguiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonanza works on Sanguiao's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza tries a body shot but Sanguiao blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonanza gets through Sanguiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonanza tries a body shot but Sanguiao blocks it.
Bonanza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Benson Bonanza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao lands with a light punch inside.
Bonanza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Bonanza. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonanza as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Bonanza.
Bonanza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza lands with a right to the head.
Bonanza lands with a light punch inside.
Bonanza leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonanza.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonanza.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Bonanza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguiao controls the action.
Sanguiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanguiao looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonanza. #T3#
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguiao or not.
Bonanza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonanza blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Bonanza lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bonanza fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Sanguiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Sanguiao avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Sanguiao prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza misses with some punches.
Sanguiao letting Bonanza take a breather here.#T4#
Bonanza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguiaos head.
A short left from Sanguiao.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bonanza - that landed with a thud.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Bonanza swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanguiao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Bonanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonanza circles away.
Sanguiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Sanguiao avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao tries to clinch up.
Sanguiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonanza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Bonanza shows good takedown defense.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonanza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Sanguiao avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao with a poor takedown
and Bonanza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Sanguiao drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza has an active guard here but Sanguiao has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sanguiao 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.
Benson Bonanza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonanza tries to get to full guard but Sanguiao has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonanza tries to roll over but Sanguiao keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sanguiao is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bonanza is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanguiao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonanza 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Bonanza!
After winning the bout, Benson Bonanza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Bonanza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonanza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonanza scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov sizes up Bonanza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Bonanza.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Petrov delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand. #T3#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Bonanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonanza counters with a nice body kick.
Bonanza ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick.
Bonanza moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bonanza back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonanza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A big left from Petrov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov feints and then cracks Bonanza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonanza down.
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonanza's head.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Bonanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov lands a body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonanza.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonanza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Bonanza throws a fast counter high kick but Petrov manages to duck under it in time.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Bonanza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Bonanza is out of range. #T2#
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws the left hand but Bonanza avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a hook.
As Petrov backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Bonanza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Bonanza's head back. #T3#
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
As Petrov backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov throws a hook but Bonanza avoids it easily.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonanza staying out of range there.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonanza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov scores with a jab. Bonanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov 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#
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonanza blocks the leg kick.
Petrov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonanza in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Bonanza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bonanza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonanza counters with a body kick.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Bonanza blocks a jab.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Bonanza counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Bonanza counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Bonanza moves away and avoids it.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Bonanza off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Bonanza didn't see that one coming.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Bonanza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Bonanza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Bonanza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov lands a head shot.#T4#
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
enabling Bonanza to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonanza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonanza counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Bonanza!
A relieved looking Benson Bonanza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from O Rally.
O Rally connects with a jab.
O Rally scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
O Rally jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from O Rally.
Bonanza takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rally. That snapped Bonanza's head back.
O Rally misses with a looping left.
O Rally throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonanza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for O Rally with that takedown attempt.
O Rally throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by O Rally as he connects with a hook.
O Rally ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Rally shoots for a takedown but Bonanza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonanza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Rally lands with a good body shot.
O Rally jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
O Rally throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonanza.
O Rally feints a jab promting Bonanza to slip. O Rally then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonanza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bonanza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Rally to score with a decent uppercut.
O Rally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson Bonanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
O Rally scores with a hook to the body. Bonanza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonanza sprawls well. He's pushed O Rally's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by O Rally as he connects with a hook.
O Rally throws a good cross that connects.
O Rally takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but O Rally avoids it with no problem.
O Rally scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
Sean O Rally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Rally works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - O Rally coming out on top.#T3#
O Rally lands a body shot.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rally jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
A jab from O Rally does it's job there.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
O Rally lands the left hand.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Rally connects with the punch.
O Rally cracks Bonanza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for O Rally.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
O Rally catches Bonanza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Rally finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
O Rally jabs Bonanza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
O Rally turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Rally lands with a nice combination. Bonanza backs away looking to recover.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Bonanza avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
O Rally dives in and grabs Bonanza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonanza pushes down on O Rally's head and hops out.
O Rally lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonanza takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - O Rally throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Rally is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonanza.
No luck for O Rally with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as O Rally lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from O Rally misses the target.
O Rally displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
O Rally throws a jab when Bonanza was well out of range.
Bonanza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Rally lands with a right hand.
O Rally uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonanza has time to react.
Bonanza tries to move into range but O Rally moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Rally lands a head shot.
O Rally with a poor takedown
and Bonanza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Rally throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Rally misses with a takedown attempt - Bonanza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
O Rally throws a hook to the side of Bonanza's head but Bonanza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rally fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - O Rally scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like O Rally has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A punch combination from O Rally misses.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Rally jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
A jab from O Rally finds it's way through Bonanza's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Bonanza as O Rally shoots in.
A nice side step and Bonanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Rally moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBonanza.
Bonanza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Bonanza moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rally misses with an uppercut.
O Rally is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
O Rally shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by O Rally. Beautiful body shot.
O Rally lands the left hand.
O Rally keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from O Rally misses.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Rally scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Rally swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
O Rally throws a nice looking combination but Bonanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rally, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally misses with a body punch
and Bonanza counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Rally changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rally dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
O Rally connects with a body shot.
O Rally lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
O Rally shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonanza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rally's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but O Rally avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but O Rally avoids it with no problem.
O Rally connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonanza momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Rally has got the better of the exchanges.
O Rally scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from O Rally misses.
O Rally lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from O Rally.
O Rally shoots in and drives through. Bonanza sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally lands with a straight right. Bonanza didn't see that one coming.
O Rally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonanza takes one on the button.#T1#
O Rally lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Rally rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Rally.
Bonanza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Rally lands a jab to Bonanza's midsection.
O Rally fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rally is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Bonanza as O Rally shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
Bonanza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Rally.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Rally shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonanza sprawls well. He's pushed O Rally's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Rally throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Rally just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza walks into a left hand.
O Rally wants to land a leg kick but Bonanza is out of range.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but O Rally avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from O Rally.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally tries to score with a low kick but Bonanza moves his leg out of the way.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Bonanza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Rally.
Despite the aggression on Bonanza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza throws a counter combo.
O Rally lands a jab to the nose.
O Rally misses with a hook.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sean O Rally is winning the standup battle so far.
O Rally throws a solid leg kick but Bonanza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Rally.
O Rally tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by O Rally. Beautiful body shot.
O Rally takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but O Rally avoids it with no problem.
O Rally fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonanza avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonanza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
O Rally lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand.
O Rally is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Rally throws a right hand that Bonanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonanza also avoids with ease.
Bonanza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Rally lands an overhand right.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Rally throws a big shot that misses.
Bonanza slips a jab from O Rally.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!

Event: WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai scores with a hook to the body. Bonanza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thai lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza prevents a body shot from Thai.
Bonanza works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Thai 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.
Bonanza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.#T2#
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Bonanza avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage. #BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai scores with a shot to the body.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Thai gets a clinch. #T4#
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonanza or not.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Bonanza.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Bonanza shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Bonanza tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonanza 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.
Nice straight punches there by Thai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thai.
Thai lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonanza off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thai stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Thai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Bonanza avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Bonanza cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Long Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza throws a quick counter head kick but Thai was just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Thai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.#T3#
Thai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Thai. #CUT2#Benson Bonanza's cut is getting worse.
Bonanza walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.#T4#
Thai landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonanza.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonanza won't want to take too many of those.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonanza avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thai scores with a leg kick.
Thai digs a good hook to Bonanza's body. #CL2#
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Bonanza.
Bonanza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Bonanza off balance momentarily.
Thai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Long Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thai has Bonanza up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thai lands a jab to the nose.
Thai with the inside leg kick.
Thai connects with a nice looking jab.
Thai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Thai feints and then cracks Bonanza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonanza down.
Thai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonanza under the eye.
Thai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai scores with a hook.#T4#
Thai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Thai pushes Bonanza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai presses Bonanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Bonanza gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Bonanza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Bonanza prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bonanza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bonanza avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonanza smiles and moves away.
Bonanza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bonanza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonanza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bonanza moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonanza backs up against the cage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonanza.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Bonanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body shot. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bonanza quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is nestled in close to Bonanza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonanza is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza looks winded!
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Bonanza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Bonanza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonanza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Bonanza tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith working Bonanza over with strikes here.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonanza manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Smith prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bonanza's hands, connecting with Bonanza's forehead.
Smith prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonanza has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonanza!
Bonanza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith is trying to break free.
My spies in Gorilla Gym inform me that Bonanza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bonanza has Smith flattened out and is raining down punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bonanza.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonanza tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #T1##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonanza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonanza's back!
Bonanza is really stuck here.
Smith is trying to stick to Bonanza's back but Bonanza is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bonanza.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Bonanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonanza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Bonanza stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Bonanza has passed into half guard. #T2#
Smith wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Bonanza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonanza landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonanza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonanza has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Jake Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Bonanza defends easily.
Bonanza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Bonanza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonanza works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Bonanza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonanza pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonanza drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Bonanza thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Bonanza there.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bonanza has control of the leg.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Bonanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is controlling Bonanza's posture.#T4##SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Bonanza defends it easily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonanza is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonanza throws a big elbow that misses.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Bonanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Bonanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonanza is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonanza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bonanza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonanza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonanza has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Bonanza is defending well.
Bonanza regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pushing down on Bonanza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonanza is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonanza really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith tries to control but Bonanza wriggling away.
Bonanza is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza can't escape the position.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Bonanza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bonanza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith lands punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
Jake Smith opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Bonanza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Draganov lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draganov. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Draganov scores with a jab to the head.
Draganov lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Draganov.
Draganov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Draganov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draganov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Draganov lands with a good body shot.
Draganov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draganov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Draganov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draganov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draganov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
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!
Draganov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonanza's hands.
Draganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draganov misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Bonanza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Draganov cracks Bonanza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Draganov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bonanza to stand back up!#ROC2#Bonanza is rocked!#T3#
Draganov scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonanza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonanza moves out of range as Draganov throws a body kick.
Bonanza throws a counter high kick but Draganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bonanza seems to have got his legs back now.
Draganov lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Draganov scores with a four punch combination!
Draganov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonanza ducks right into an uppercut from Draganov.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draganov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Draganov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov misses with a double jab
and Draganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Draganov cracks Bonanza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draganov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draganov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draganov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draganov connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draganov swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonanza misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bonanza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draganov can pounce on him.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov 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 Bonanza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonanza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonanza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Draganov.
A head kick from Draganov lands but Bonanza takes it in his stride.
Draganov lands a big right hook! Bonanza looks hurt but is still standing! Draganov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bonanza falls down and Draganov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bonanza's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Draganov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Greene darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene scores with a leg kick.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonanza momentarily.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Bonanza shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!#T1#
Bonanza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greene cracks Bonanza with a good jab.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Bonanza's side.
Greene lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Bonanza's defenses.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Bonanza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonanza under the eye.
Bonanza walks into a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Greene.
Bonanza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonanza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Greene throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
As Greene looks to move away, Bonanza throws a big counter combo but Greene just gets out of the way.
Bonanza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Bonanza moved away.
Greene lands a nice hook to Bonanza's body. Bonanza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Greene fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonanza in the body.
Bonanza 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.
Greene throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Bonanza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Bonanza is looking to counter punch.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene feints and then cracks Bonanza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonanza down.
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CUT#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonanza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonanza's head.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Bonanza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Greene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonanza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene misses with a straight left.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Greene lands with a straight right. Bonanza didn't see that one coming.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bonanza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bonanza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene scores with a jab. Bonanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene lands with a kick to the temple. Bonanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Greene misses with a low kick.
Bonanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greene's corner calls for a 1-2. Greene obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonanza takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Greene clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Bonanza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonanza is able to avoid easily.
Bonanza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greene punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonanza takes a step back to recover.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Greene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonanza ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Bonanza seems unphased.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonanza is able to avoid easily.
Greene connects with a single shot there.
Bonanza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Greene there.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Greene.
Greene just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBonanza.
Greene with a jab.
Greene lands the left hand.
Bonanza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Greene tenderised Bonanza's leg. Bonanza is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBonanza.
Bonanza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Bonanza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonanza walks into a jab.#T1#
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene lands with a straight right. Bonanza didn't see that one coming.
Greene lands a head shot.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Greene throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene's corner calls for a 1-2. Greene obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonanza off the cage and back into range.
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonanza in the body.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Good leg kick by Greene.
A right-left combo lands from Greene.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greene.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Greene lands a front kick.
Greene throws a jab when Bonanza was well out of range.
Bonanza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonanza scrambles back to his feet.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonanza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonanza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greene bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene is looking to chop away at Bonanza's legs.
Greene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greene is looking to slow Bonanza down with leg kicks.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Greene looks to land a combination but Bonanza avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Post fight, Paulie Greene stared into the camera and said 'I’m Glad I Join With Smash, Hopefully Ill Be More Successful In This Division & To Pablo Noriega Even We In Same Gym I Accept, Also Im Not In Irish Mob Cokehead Skinny Junkie '.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonanza.#CUT#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Ivkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivkov connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ivkov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Ivkov keeps Bonanza at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonanza ducks under a wild hook from Ivkov.
Ivkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Ivkov avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Ivkov.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Ivkov.
Ivkov connects with a jab.#T2#
Bonanza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivkov lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Ivkov misses
and Bonanza counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Bonanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ivkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Ivkov. #T3#
Ivkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ivkov lands with a kick to the temple. Bonanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#That has opened up Benson Bonanza's cut even more.
Ivkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Bonanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonanza also avoids with ease.
Bonanza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivkov with a body shot.
Ivkov throws a one two combo. #T4#
Bonanza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Ivkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Ivkov cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ivkov lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back.
Bonanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ivkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivkov misses with a hook
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand.
Ivkov throws a hook but Bonanza avoids it easily.
Ivkov lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonanza takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Ivkov throws a head kick that Bonanza semi-blocks.
Ivkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivkov catches Bonanza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Benson Bonanza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ivkov pounces like a tiger and cracks Bonanza with a vicious hook! Bonanza is down but not out! Ivkov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Noriega tries to work over Bonanza's front leg with a kick but Bonanza checks it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonanza.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega scores with a kick to the body.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noriega jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
Bonanza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega thows a body kick. Bonanza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Noriega takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonanza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bonanza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bonanza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Bonanza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Noriega digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Bonanza's side.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonanza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noriega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noriega.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Noriega throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
Noriega moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBonanza.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonanza's sensitive parts.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonanza.
Noriega tries a low kick but Bonanza avoids it.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonanza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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#
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Bonanza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonanza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bonanza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bonanza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Noriega works Bonanza's body with a nice hook.
Noriega throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonanza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBonanza.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonanza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Noriega scores with a hook.
Bonanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonanza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega 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.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses. #T3#
Noriega throws a leg kick but Bonanza checks it.
As Noriega backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Noriega tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Bonanza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
Noriega with a hook.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonanza. That did some damage!
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Bonanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.#T4#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonanza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonanza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonanza blocks a leg kick.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega throws a low kick but Bonanza moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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#
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega cracks Bonanza with a good jab.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
Bonanza checks a leg kick.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bonanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Noriega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonanza. Bonanza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega cracks Bonanza with an open hand slap.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega throws a front kick that sends Bonanza stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonanza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Noriega catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonanza. That did some damage!
Noriega wants to slow Bonanza down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonanza's hands.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Bonanza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonanza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Noriega lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:24
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'Time To End My Career With My 2nd Run With Smash'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck for Nagashima with that takedown attempt.
Bonanza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagashima.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonanza misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nagashima.
Benson Bonanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bonanza gets caught napping as Nagashima dives in and scores a takedown. Bonanza manages to retain guard.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagashima scoring with some ground and pound.
Bonanza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagashima defends well.#SUB#
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Nagashima defends easily.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima is in close to Bonanza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bonanza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima cracks Bonanza with a solid left hand.
Nagashima landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagashima forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Nagashima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bonanza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagashima chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagashima postures up and lands a big shot to Bonanza's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bonanza has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nagashima doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonanza has managed to lock this one up! Can Nagashima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonanza on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Bonanza!
In defeat, Kaoru Nagashima stepped up to the mic, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Marui avoids it with no problem.
Marui scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marui misses with a combination
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.#T1#
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marui with a hook.
Marui lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Bonanza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marui lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bonanza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Marui misses.
Marui misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Bonanza counters with a head kick that drops Marui - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC2#Marui is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marui is looking to improve his position.
Oh Marui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonanza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Bonanza lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Marui quite badly. Marui pulls Bonanza in close trying to recover. Bonanza postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Marui on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Marui doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Bonanza!

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Bonanza scores with a jab to the body.
Mata looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonanza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Bonanza feints and as Mata raises his hands in defense, Bonanza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonanza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonanza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Mata is rocked!
Bonanza landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Mata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonanza is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mata covers up, he's hurt! Bonanza keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bonanza and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bonanza can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Bonanza!

Event: SMASH: Mouth vs River
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Phontana throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
Phontana scores with a kick to the body.
Bonanza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonanza.
Bonanza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phontana throws a front kick that sends Bonanza stumbling back into the cage.
Phontana slips under a jab from Bonanza.
Phontana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Phontana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Phontana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phontana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phontana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza misses with a body kick.
Phontana pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
Phontana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phontana throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Phontana misses with a kick to the body.
Phontana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonanza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phontana 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.#T1#
Bonanza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phontana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonanza's head.#KD2#
Phontana sends Bonanza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phontana is motioning to the referee to let Bonanza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Bonanza is rocked!
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phontana.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Phontana drops Bonanza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bonanza looks back up at him and smiles so Phontana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Are you kidding me?! Phontana ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bonanza clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phony Phontana!
A relieved looking Phony Phontana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs River
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Bonanza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
Bonanza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Bonanza throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Bonanza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Shredder catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Shredder as Bonanza shoots in.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.#TD#
Bonanza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bonanza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Shredder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shredder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonanza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonanza lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonanza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shredder to regain full guard.
Shredder keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Bonanza throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely. #T2#
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Bonanza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonanza throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonanza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shredder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza. #T3#
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonanza throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bonanza working for a triangle but Shredder defends it easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Shredder pushes his legs off easily.
Shredder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonanza's guard.#SUB#
Bonanza working for a triangle but Shredder defends it easily. #T4#
Shredder tries to stand but Bonanza is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonanza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shredder defends it easily.
Bonanza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bonanza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shredder has passed into half guard!
Shredder tries to stand and escape but Bonanza is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonanza counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Bonanza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shredder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonanza somewhat.
Shredder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonanza rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza slips under a jab from Shredder.
Bonanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonanza.
Shredder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBonanza.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonanza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Bonanza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Bonanza's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonanza. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonanza fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
It appears Bonanza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Bonanza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shredder lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Shredder swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bonanza lands with a nice body kick.
Shredder swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
A left lands for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
Bonanza slips under a jab.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Shredder misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Bonanza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonanza walks into a jab.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonanzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonanza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shredder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Bonanza's body.
Bonanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonanza.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Bonanza slips the punch.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonanza misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonanza misses with a body kick.
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bonanza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Bonanza slips the punch.
Bonanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonanza misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Bonanza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shredder lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bonanza 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 Shredder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shredder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonanza.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Bonanza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonanza throws a counter high kick but Shredder was just alert enough to avoid it.
A left lands for Shredder.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Bonanza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Bonanza throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Bonanza avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bonanza slips a jab from Shredder.
It looked like Bonanza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonanza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shredder clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonanza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonanza.
Bonanza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonanza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Bonanza persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonanza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonanza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shredder clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonanza throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonanza throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Shredder throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Bonanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shredder, as that shot connected.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder 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.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Bonanza's body.
Shredder avoids a kick to the body.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Bonanza shakes it off.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Shredder stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shredder circles away.
Shredder with a nice cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitjakarn avoids the head kick by Bonanza.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonanza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonanza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kitjakarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonanza in his tracks.
Bonanza throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn moved away.
Bonanza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kitjakarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonanza.
Bonanza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bonanza throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Bonanza is predictable there
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kitjakarn jabs at Bonanza's body.
A shot to the body from Bonanza misses
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonanza misses.
Bonanza misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bonanza looks winded!
Kitjakarn gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Bonanza won't allow Kitjakarn to sweep him here.
Bonanza throws a big elbow that misses.
Kitjakarn is controlling Bonanza's posture.
Kitjakarn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonanza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonanza is in close to Kitjakarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kitjakarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonanza is one step ahead there.
Bonanza throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kitjakarn has control of Bonanza's left arm, preventing Bonanza from doing any damage.
Kitjakarn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonanza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonanza lands a couple of digs.
Kitjakarn pulls Bonanza in close to prevent any damage.
Bonanza passes into half guard.
Kitjakarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kitjakarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Bonanza throwing shots but Kitjakarn is blocking nicely.
Bonanza slips a nice elbow through Kitjakarn's hands, connecting with Kitjakarn's forehead.
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. Bonanza connects with a nice short shot to Kitjakarn's temple.
Kitjakarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza. #SUB2#
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kitjakarn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kitjakarn trying to control but Bonanza postures up.
Bonanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kitjakarn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kitjakarn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kitjakarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bonanza wants to improve his position but Kitjakarn is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Kitjakarn. Beautiful body shot.
Bonanza looks to land a body kick but Kitjakarn moved away.
Bonanza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kitjakarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonanza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bonanza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitjakarn doesn't seem phased though.
Kitjakarn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonanza dives in for a single leg takedown but Kitjakarn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kitjakarn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonanza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kitjakarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonanza momentarily. #T1#
Bonanza throws a push kick but Kitjakarn slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kitjakarn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonanza.
Bonanza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Kitjakarn.
Bonanza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonanza throws a leg kick
and Bonanza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Kitjakarn lands a big uppercut and Bonanza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bonanza looks OK. Kitjakarn waves Bonanza back to his feet!#ROC#Bonanza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Kitjakarn slams his shin into Bonanza's torso.#T2##KD#
Kitjakarn sends Bonanza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kitjakarn is motioning to the referee to let Bonanza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bonanza is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Kitjakarn lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bonanza head around and knocks him out cold! Kitjakarn hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn!
After winning the bout, Biabas Kitjakarn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Bonanza's defenses.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Bonanza throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Bonanza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonanza at a distance.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Bonanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Bonanza thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back. #CL#
Takahashi clinches with his opponent.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi tries to work over Bonanza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Bonanza misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza looks winded!
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonanzas head. #T2#
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonanza throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi. #T4#
Takahashi pushes Bonanza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Bonanza is rocked!
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Bonanza is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonanza seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
A short left from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi gets through Bonanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonanza.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonanza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Bonanza.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Takahashi.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
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!
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonanza or not.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Takahashi lands a big right hand that drops Bonanza! The killer instinct kicks in and Takahashi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Quin gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Quin.
Sparbot 3 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quin or not.
A short right from Sparbot 3.
Quin lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quin lands with a light punch inside.
Sparbot 3 digs a right hand underneath Quin's ribcage. Quin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sparbot 3 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot 3.
Quin is breathing heavily.
Sparbot 3 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparbot 3 has a couple of punches blocked by Quin.
Quin misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quin misses with a punch on the inside.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Sparbot 3. #T1#
Sparbot 3 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
A head punch on the inside from Quin fails to land.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot 3 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sparbot 3.
Quin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Sparbot 3 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
Quin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Sparbot 3 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
A short left from Sparbot 3. #T2#
Sparbot 3 tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Quin misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sparbot 3.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparbot 3 blocks an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Quin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparbot 3.
A nice left hand lands by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 blocks an uppercut.
Quin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 stalling.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot 3 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Sparbot 3 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot 3 leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
Quin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sparbot 3 - that landed with a thud.
Quin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 throws a punch but it's blocked by Quin.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sparbot 3 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body punch.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Quin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot 3 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparbot 3 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sparbot 3 lands a right hand.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body.
Quin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retired Sparbot 3 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#
Sparbot 3 lands a glancing blow to the side of Quin's head.
Quin moves in looking to clinch but Sparbot 3 pushes him off.
Sparbot 3 throws a fast counter high kick but Quin manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Sparbot 3 misses. #CL#
Quin has managed to clinch.
Sparbot 3 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quin lands a nice uppercut.
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retired Sparbot 3 seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Quin fails to land.
A short left from Sparbot 3.
Quin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sparbot 3.
Quin throws a head punch that misses.
Sparbot 3 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Quin fails to land.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Quin working aggressively here.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot 3 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 gets through Quin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sparbot 3 scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot 3 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sparbot 3 creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparbot 3.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparbot 3 holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Sparbot 3 on the inside.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body punch.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparbot 3 tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sparbot 3.
Quin misses with a punch on the inside.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 lands a shot to the body.
Sparbot 3 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quin misses with some punches.
Sparbot 3 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Quin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparbot 3 lands with a light punch inside.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot 3 works on Quin's body with a couple of short punches.
Quin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Sparbot 3 as the two fighters clinch.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 digs a right hand underneath Quin's ribcage. Quin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Quin misses with some punches.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot 3 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparbot 3 lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Sparbot 3 pushes Quin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
A body shot lands from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sparbot 3 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot 3.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot 3 lands with a right to the head.
Sparbot 3 lands a nice uppercut.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Sparbot 3.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retired Sparbot 3 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Quin wants to clinch up but Sparbot 3 keeps it at a distance.
Sparbot 3 throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot 3 with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Sparbot 3.
Quin tries to clinch but Sparbot 3 is having none of it.
Quin darts in trying to clinch
and Sparbot 3 counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparbot 3 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparbot 3 lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin wants to clinch
and Sparbot 3 counters with a head kick. That will keep Quin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quin tries to clinch but Sparbot 3 moves out of range. #TD2#
Sparbot 3 closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Sparbot 3 throws an elbow but Quin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sparbot 3 working the head and body with strikes.
Sparbot 3 misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sparbot 3 is controlling him well.
Sparbot 3 tries to advance to mount but Quin denies him.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Sparbot 3 crashes against the mat.
Sparbot 3 connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quin some visible discomfort.
Sparbot 3 looks up at the clock and then as Quin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparbot 3 smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot 3 works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quin tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Sparbot 3 throws a strike aimed at the side of Quin's head but Quin avoids it well.
An elbow from Sparbot 3 crashes against the mat.
Quin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Sparbot 3 crashes against the mat. #T3#
Sparbot 3 scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparbot 3 but great work by Quin.
Sparbot 3 is looking for a sweep.
Sparbot 3 looks to move to half guard but instead Quin has passed into mount! Damn!
Sparbot 3 is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparbot 3 keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sparbot 3 gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot 3 is looking for a sweep. Quin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Retired Sparbot 3 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparbot 3 has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Retired Sparbot 3!

Event: AFC 11: The Final Event
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Sparbot 3 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo throws a right and a left that Sparbot 3 avoids nicely.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body kick.
Reepo takes a swing at Sparbot 3's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot 3 only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Reepo forces Sparbot 3 back against the cage and clinches.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Sparbot 3 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sparbot 3.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot 3.
Reepo wants to break free but Sparbot 3 has control.
Sparbot 3 lands an uppercut.
Reepo lands a body punch.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparbot 3 walks away with a smile on his face. Reepo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reepo works over Sparbot 3's head and body with a nice combination.
Reepo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparbot 3's waist but Sparbot 3 gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reepo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reepo throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Reepo. Those never looked like landing.
Reepo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Reepo clinches with his opponent.
Sparbot 3 pushes Reepo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparbot 3.
Reepo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reepo jumps guard but Sparbot 3 turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Sparbot 3 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reepo's elbow.
Reepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
Sparbot 3 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 has a couple of punches blocked by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reepo backwards. #T2##BC#
Reepo breaks the clinch.
Sparbot 3 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
Sparbot 3 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparbot 3 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparbot 3 lands a slapping body shot.
Reepo lands a jab to the nose.
Reepo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Reepo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sparbot 3 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the side of Reepo's head but Reepo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot 3 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparbot 3 staying out of range there.
Sparbot 3 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reepo wants to slow Sparbot 3 down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reepo throws a leg kick but Sparbot 3 checks it.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sparbot 3 takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a double leg but Reepo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Reepo misses the target.
Sparbot 3 walks into a jab.
Sparbot 3 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it.
Reepo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reepo catches Sparbot 3 with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Sparbot 3 misses the target.
Reepo throws the left hand but Sparbot 3 avoids the punch easily.
Reepo lands an overhand right.
Reepo cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Reepo connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reepo. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Reepo is looking to counter the offense by Sparbot 3 and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem phased though.
Sparbot 3 throws a sloppy head kick and Reepo moves out of range easily.
Reepo punishes Sparbot 3's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot 3 throws a right hand that misses
and Reepo counters with a straight right hand.
Sparbot 3 just misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot 3.
Nice cross by Sparbot 3.
Reepo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparbot 3 takes one to the side of the head.
Reepo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reepo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reepo with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparbot 3. That snapped Reepo's head back.
Reepo misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Reepo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sparbot 3 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reepo lands the left hand.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Reepo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot 3 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot 3 can do to turn this around?
Reepo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Reepo closes the distance and clinches.
Reepo misses with the head strike.
Sparbot 3 throws a punch but it's blocked by Reepo.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reepo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 throws a shot from downtown. Reepo moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Reepo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparbot 3 on the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab.#CL#
Reepo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reepo scores with a nice body kick.
Reepo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reepo throws out a powerful jab.
Reepo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot 3 thumps Reepo with a low kick.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reepo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reepo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sparbot 3 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sparbot 3 tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot 3 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Reepo throws a body punch but Sparbot 3 moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
Reepo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reepo lands the left hand.
Reepo jabs Sparbot 3 to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reepo with a jab.
Jay Reepo is winning the standup battle so far.
Reepo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Reepo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reepo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reepo - that will leave a mark!
Sparbot 3 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparbot 3 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Reepo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot 3 moves away.#T3#
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparbot 3 with a jab.
Sparbot 3 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot 3 off balance momentarily.
Sparbot 3's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reepo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparbot 3 scrambles back to his feet.
Reepo connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reepo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reepo.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
Reepo moves out of range as Sparbot 3 throws a body kick.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Sparbot 3 is out of range.
Sparbot 3 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparbot 3 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reepo is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Reepo lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo feints and then cracks Sparbot 3's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 3 down.
Sparbot 3 lands a jab to Reepo's midsection.
Jab, jab by Reepo - just one landing.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body. Reepo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Reepo clinches up with Sparbot 3 and pushes him back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Sparbot 3 has him pressed against the cage.
Reepo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Reepo breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Reepo tries to sprawl but Sparbot 3 drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reepo trying to control but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Reepo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Reepo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reepo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reepo misses with a left hand
and Sparbot 3 counters with a good low kick that Reepo was not able to check.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reepo throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Reepo moves out of range of the body kick.
Reepo checks a low kick from Sparbot 3.
Jab, jab by Sparbot 3 - just one landing.
Sparbot 3 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparbot 3 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparbot 3 thows a body kick. Reepo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot 3 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reepo cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1##TD2#
Sparbot 3 fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reepo sprawls well initially but Sparbot 3 persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparbot 3 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reepo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparbot 3.
Reepo wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy.
Sparbot 3 working Reepo over with strikes. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot 3 is thwarting Reepo's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Reepo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Reepo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sparbot 3 throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reepo to regain full guard.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
Reepo is trying to control the position but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is working Reepo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparbot 3 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reepo is adopting a defensive guard.
Reepo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reepo is trying to control the position but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reepo keeping full guard, as Sparbot 3 tries to pass.
Sparbot 3 distracts Reepo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Reepo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparbot 3 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot 3 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparbot 3 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparbot 3 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reepo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparbot 3 passes Reepo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sparbot 3.
Reepo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparbot 3 scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reepo won't allow Sparbot 3 to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retired Sparbot 3 really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Sparbot 3 shoots in and gets a takedown into Reepo's guard.
Sparbot 3 working some strikes from top position.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 scoring with some ground and pound.
Reepo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 postures up in Reepo's guard and throws a big left but Reepo blocks it. #SUB#
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot 3 working some strikes from top position.
Reepo has momentary wrist control but Sparbot 3 slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparbot 3 stands up over Reepo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reepo's head.
Retired Sparbot 3 has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparbot 3 connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparbot 3 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo has momentary wrist control but Sparbot 3 slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparbot 3's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparbot 3 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot 3 advances to half guard. #SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sparbot 3 trying to mount his opponent but Reepo defends it.
Nice strikes from Sparbot 3 there. #T4#
Reepo is looking to control Sparbot 3's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reepo avoid being mounted?
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reepo wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot 3 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot 3.
Reepo trying to control but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 thows a huge punch but Reepo dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo has hold of Sparbot 3's hands but Sparbot 3 slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparbot 3 lands strikes from half guard.
Sparbot 3 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retired Sparbot 3 dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Sparbot 3 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reepo lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Reepo.#TD2#
Sparbot 3 shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reepo is trying to defend but Sparbot 3 finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reepo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reepo defending well though.
Reepo has hold of Sparbot 3's hands but Sparbot 3 slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparbot 3 thows a huge punch but Reepo dodges it nicely.
Reepo is trying to maintain the position but Sparbot 3 is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparbot 3 scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Reepo moves into full guard.
Sparbot 3 is looking to work some ground and pound but Reepo has wrist control.#SUB#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparbot 3 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sparbot 3 cracks Reepo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparbot 3 defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reepo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow. #SUB#
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparbot 3 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot 3 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reepo is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sparbot 3 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reepo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reepo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparbot 3's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 is looking to work some ground and pound but Reepo has wrist control.#T4#
Sparbot 3 landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes but missing.
Sparbot 3 distracts Reepo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparbot 3 throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparbot 3 cracks Reepo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but Sparbot 3 defends easily.
Sparbot 3 landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Retired Sparbot 3 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot 3 has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Retired Sparbot 3!
Retired Sparbot 3 is the new featherweight champion!

Event: AFC 9: Regulator vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
enabling Sparbot 3 to counter with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparbot 3 tried to score with a low kick but Ostrowski checks it.
A big left from Ostrowski misses.
Sparbot 3 checks the leg kick.
Sparbot 3 is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
and Sparbot 3 counters with a thumping low kick.
Ostrowski avoids the head kick by Sparbot 3.
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparbot 3.
Ostrowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Sparbot 3 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ostrowski misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot 3 takes one to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparbot 3 throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ostrowski misses with a hook. Sparbot 3 ducked under it nicely.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sparbot 3 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sparbot 3 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparbot 3 throws a jab when Ostrowski was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 misses with a head kick.
Ostrowski is looking to counter punch.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Ostrowski as Sparbot 3 shoots in.
Ostrowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ostrowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ostrowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparbot 3. That did some damage!
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Ostrowski gets caught napping as Sparbot 3 dives in and scores a takedown. Ostrowski manages to retain guard.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but Sparbot 3 is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparbot 3 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ostrowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 is pushing down on Ostrowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ostrowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparbot 3 has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Sparbot 3 is controlling him well.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but Ostrowski is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski is trying to stand.
Ostrowski has hold of Sparbot 3's hands but Sparbot 3 slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparbot 3 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ostrowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Sparbot 3 has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot 3 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Sparbot 3 is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Sparbot 3 moves into full mount! Ostrowski won't be happy about that! #T3#
Sparbot 3 connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sparbot 3 looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ostrowski is bucking up trying to escape but Sparbot 3 cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sparbot 3 has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ostrowski's face.
Sparbot 3 scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ostrowski?
Sparbot 3 with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Ostrowski is rocked!
Sparbot 3 postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ostrowski in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ostrowski to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Retired Sparbot 3!

Event: AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi throws a leg kick but Sparbot 3 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparbot 3 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bouddi scores with a nice strike.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 throws a leg kick which misses Bouddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouddi tries to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Sparbot 3 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot 3 scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot 3 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouddi counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot 3 scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bouddi blocks a head kick by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sparbot 3 ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot 3 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body. Bouddi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouddi throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 walks into a left hand.
Sparbot 3 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouddi can pounce on him.
Sparbot 3 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Bouddi scores with the left hand. Sparbot 3 knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi throws a big shot that misses.
Sparbot 3 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparbot 3 fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bouddi.
Bouddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Bouddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparbot 3 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi throws a hook but Sparbot 3 avoids it easily.
Bouddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Bouddi. No joy for Sparbot 3 on that attempt.
Sparbot 3 throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Bouddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot 3 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Bouddi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparbot 3 counters with a head kick. That will keep Bouddi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot 3 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range as Bouddi strikes.
Bouddi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 tries a low kick but Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bouddi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparbot 3 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparbot 3.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sparbot 3 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
That's time! Bouddi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouddi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 slips a jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot 3 can do to turn this around?
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparbot 3 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparbot 3 throws an off balance right hand
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouddi lands a jab to Sparbot 3's midsection.
Bouddi throws a hook but Sparbot 3 blocks it.
Bouddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparbot 3's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bouddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparbot 3 momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bouddi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bouddi lands a right hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Sparbot 3 with a hook.
Bouddi throws a leg kick which misses Sparbot 3's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparbot 3 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparbot 3 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparbot 3 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
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!
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bouddi finds it's way through Sparbot 3's defenses.
Bouddi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparbot 3 misses with a head kick.
Bouddi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bouddi duly obliges.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot 3 cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Sparbot 3's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 3 down.
Sparbot 3 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.#T3#
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Sparbot 3's leg. Sparbot 3 is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sparbot 3's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparbot 3 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bouddi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi keeps Sparbot 3 at a distance using the push kick.
Sparbot 3 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bouddi pinned against the cage. Bouddi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 connects with a body shot that sends Bouddi's belly button to the back.
Sparbot 3 darts in looking for a takedown but Bouddi gets double underhooks and turns Sparbot 3 into the cage.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Bouddi connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Bouddi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 throws a nice head kick!
Sparbot 3 thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi walks into a straight right hand from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot 3 counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sparbot 3's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparbot 3 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bouddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparbot 3 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparbot 3 keeps Bouddi at a distance using the push kick.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Sparbot 3 ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot 3 steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparbot 3 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparbot 3 off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi defending well as Sparbot 3 loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a combination. Sparbot 3 tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bouddi throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sparbot 3 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparbot 3 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparbot 3 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bouddi misses with a straight left.
Bouddi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bouddi wants it to stay on the feet.
Retired Sparbot 3 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bouddi misses with a double jab
and Sparbot 3 counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparbot 3 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparbot 3 walks into a stiff left hand from Bouddi.
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!
Sparbot 3 shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparbot 3 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 moves away from the strike by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bouddi is fending him off so far but Sparbot 3 persists. Nope, Bouddi circles away and we're back to standing.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Sparbot 3 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Bouddi thuds his right hand into Sparbot 3's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparbot 3 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bouddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bouddi lands a right hook to the body.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot 3 is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sparbot 3 might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bouddi has got the better of the exchanges.
Sparbot 3 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Sparbot 3 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot 3.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi swings for the body but Sparbot 3 moves out of range. #T4#
Sparbot 3 misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Sparbot 3 misses
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Sparbot 3's body.
Bouddi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot 3 off balance momentarily.
Sparbot 3 swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 takes one to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparbot 3 backs up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Sparbot 3 looking to score a takedown here. Flint is defending well but Sparbot 3 drives through and ends up in Flint's guard.
Sparbot 3 pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flint works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sparbot 3 is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is working Flint over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB2#
Flint working for a triangle but Sparbot 3 defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of digs.
Sparbot 3 works over Flint with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparbot 3 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard. #T1#
Flint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flint's head.
Sparbot 3 cracks Flint with a solid left hand.
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet.
Sparbot 3 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of digs.
Sparbot 3 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB#
Sparbot 3 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 won't allow Flint to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a triangle but Sparbot 3 pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Sparbot 3 is working Flint over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flint's head.
Sparbot 3 stands up over Flint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparbot 3 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flint felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flint manages to get back to half guard.
Flint on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Sparbot 3 connects with a nice short shot to Flint's temple.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Flint is rocked!#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparbot 3 lands a nice short elbow.
Flint is still in real trouble! Can Sparbot 3 finish him?
Sparbot 3 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparbot 3 is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Flint is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sparbot 3 fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Flint from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sparbot 3! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Retired Sparbot 3!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot 3 is just out of range.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Sparbot 3 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Sparbot 3 lands a right hook to the body.
Bangin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sparbot 3 to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot 3 scores with a jab to the head.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot 3 manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sparbot 3 - just one landing.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Sparbot 3 lands.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Sparbot 3.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws the left hand but Sparbot 3 avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot 3. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sparbot 3 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bangin tries to avoid it but Sparbot 3 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bangin to the ground. Bangin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparbot 3 connects with a jab.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Sparbot 3 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot 3 manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot 3 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sparbot 3 misses with a low kick.
Sparbot 3 throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin blocks a leg kick.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
Bangin cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparbot 3.#T2#
Sparbot 3 misses with a lunging right hand
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Sparbot 3 moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bangin thinking.
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bangin.
It looked like Sparbot 3 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Retired Sparbot 3. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparbot 3 missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Bangin.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Sparbot 3 controls the action.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bangin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 misses with the head strike.
Bangin tries to work over Sparbot 3's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 cracks Bangin with a nice body shot.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
Sparbot 3 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bangin.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Sparbot 3 controls the action.
Bangin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
Bangin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 prevents a body shot from Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin working aggressively here.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangin.
A right handed body shot lands from Sparbot 3.
Bangin tries to throw a body punch but Sparbot 3 avoids it by throwing Bangin back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Bangin digs a right hand underneath Sparbot 3's ribcage. Sparbot 3 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bangin lands an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 gets through Bangin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bizzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
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#
Sparbot 3 takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin misses with a body shot
and Sparbot 3 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
A slow jab from Sparbot 3 misses its intended target.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparbot 3 takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot 3 misses with a wild body shot.
Sparbot 3 lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Retired Sparbot 3 is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.#T1#
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bangin 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.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Sparbot 3 has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bangin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bangin pushes Sparbot 3 off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot 3.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.#T2#
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a hook. Sparbot 3 ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Sparbot 3 avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot 3 is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangin as he jumps to the side.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 misses with an uppercut.
Bangin misses the body punch
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sparbot 3.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot 3 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 works Bangin's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Sparbot 3 saw that one coming.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
A big left from Bangin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sparbot 3 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 misses with a wild body shot.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparbot 3 misses the shot to the body.
Bangin punishes Sparbot 3's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot 3 slips a straight right by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 jabs Bangin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin walks into a stiff left hand from Sparbot 3.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot 3.
Bangin works Sparbot 3's body with a nice hook.
Sparbot 3 walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a left hand
and Sparbot 3 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparbot 3 swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Sparbot 3 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparbot 3 goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Retired Sparbot 3. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bangin on the inside.
Bangin tries to work over Sparbot 3's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Retired Sparbot 3 will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot 3 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Sparbot 3's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparbot 3 scrambles back to his feet.
Sparbot 3 looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Sparbot 3 walks into a left hand.
Bangin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bangin but Bangin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sparbot 3 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin misses with a jab to the body
and Bangin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot 3 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot 3.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparbot 3 under the eye.
Sparbot 3 staying out of range there.
A jab from Sparbot 3 misses.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot 3 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot 3 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.#T2#
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot 3 was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
A little feinted left hand from Sparbot 3 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Bangin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparbot 3 walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparbot 3 misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Sparbot 3's body. Sparbot 3 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Sparbot 3 moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparbot 3 misses the target.
Bangin sizes up Sparbot 3 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Bangin throws a hook but Sparbot 3 avoids it easily.
Bangin misses the body punch
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparbot 3 thuds a left hand into Bangin's body.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.#TD#
Sparbot 3 shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparbot 3 showed some decent athleticism there.
Bangin wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sparbot 3 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bangin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but Bangin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparbot 3 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparbot 3 looks to land a strike but Bangin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sparbot 3 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzy Bangin!
Bizzy Bangin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Distinct Label, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

173 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Sparbot 3

Gordon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Retired Sparbot 3! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nicky Gordon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sparbot 3 takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparbot 3 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gordon can't get the takedown.
Retired Sparbot 3 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Gordon.
Sparbot 3 is pressed up against the ropes. Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparbot 3 down to the mat. Sparbot 3 avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sparbot 3 takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sparbot 3 has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparbot 3 (4) vs (0) Gordon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to escape the position. #T1#
Gordon wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparbot 3 gets his hands free.
Gordon tries to break free.
Sparbot 3 not allowing Gordon to control his hands.
Sparbot 3 has the hooks in. Gordon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon trying to control the action but Sparbot 3 just sinks the hooks in.
Gordon is really stuck here.
Gordon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Sparbot 3 controls the position.
Sparbot 3 keeps control of the position as Gordon tries to break free.
Sparbot 3 doesn't have the hooks in and Gordon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot 3 (4) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Gordon trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 has his hands on Gordon's head, controlling the position.
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot 3'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.
Sparbot 3 is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon stays in close to Sparbot 3's body and controls the position. #T4#
Sparbot 3 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot 3 is retaining full guard.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparbot 3 has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Sparbot 3 keeps moving. #T5#
Sparbot 3 pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot 3 is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Sparbot 3 is defending the position. #T6#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot 3 keeps working.
Sparbot 3 has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Gordon is thwarting Sparbot 3's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Sparbot 3 recovers full guard. #T7#
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot 3 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot 3 trying to control the position. #T8#
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparbot 3 pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon stays in close to Sparbot 3's body and controls the position.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Sparbot 3 keeps moving.
Sparbot 3 seems keen to control Gordon's posture.#T10#
Gordon trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 is controlling Gordon's posture.
Sparbot 3 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot 3 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Sparbot 3 is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Sparbot 3 keeps moving.
Sparbot 3 is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T12#
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparbot 3's guard.
Gordon is trying to control. Sparbot 3 wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparbot 3 trying to control but Gordon postures up. #SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot 3 is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Sparbot 3 trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Sparbot 3 defends it.
Sparbot 3 is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB2#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Sparbot 3 won't allow it.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparbot 3 won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordon is thwarting Sparbot 3's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot 3 takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.

Event: CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021

172 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

Mata

Sparbot 3

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Retired Sparbot 3!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Sparbot 3 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mata'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.
Mata stands and throws Sparbot 3's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Sparbot 3
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Mata postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparbot 3 is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot 3 keeps working.
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sparbot 3!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata wants to control the pace but Sparbot 3 is squirming around nicely.
Sparbot 3 controls the position.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mata fails to move to back control.
Sparbot 3 has given up his back here. Will Mata look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (10) vs (0) Sparbot 3#SUB#
Sparbot 3 showing good submission defense here.
Mata trying to control.#T4#
Mata has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Sparbot 3 preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata. #SUB#
Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.
Sparbot 3 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mata is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sparbot 3 has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mata has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sparbot 3 taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mata doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Sparbot 3

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Retired Sparbot 3! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Sparbot 3 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Sparbot 3 to the mat.
Archer wants to sweep here but Sparbot 3 controlling him for the moment.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sparbot 3 from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Sparbot 3 trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparbot 3 is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Archer working for submissions but it's allowed Sparbot 3 to get to half guard. #T2#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sparbot 3 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparbot 3 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.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sparbot 3's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot 3 has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparbot 3's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparbot 3's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (4) Archer#SUB2#
Archer is persistently looking for the submission but Sparbot 3 is defending it well.
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Archer gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot 3'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.#T5#
What can Sparbot 3 do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy.
Sparbot 3 trying to control but not successfully.
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Sparbot 3's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Archer's hands.
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position. #T6##SUB2#
Sparbot 3 defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.
Archer avoiding Sparbot 3 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Archer.
Sparbot 3 just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Archer is looking to control Sparbot 3 but Sparbot 3 is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Archer gets his hands free as Sparbot 3 looks to control. #SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Sparbot 3, looking for the choke. #T8#
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparbot 3 is looking to escape.
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T9#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Sparbot 3 doesn't allow it.
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sparbot 3 keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Sparbot 3 trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot 3 is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T11#
Archer is looking to pass Sparbot 3's guard but actually Sparbot 3 recovers to full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot 3 is keeping the position for now.
Sparbot 3 being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Sparbot 3 managing to control the position.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Archer trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (7) Archer#T14##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparbot 3 has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparbot 3 is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot 3 struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 7 to 3.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021

182 cm
45 yrs
146 lbs

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

Morrison

Sparbot 3

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Retired Sparbot 3!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Morrison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparbot 3 to the ground. Morrison is now in Sparbot 3's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Sparbot 3#SUB2#
Morrison is sitting in close to Sparbot 3's body. Sparbot 3 has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morrison is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morrison is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sparbot 3.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Retired Sparbot 3!

Event: GAMMA#848 Bolleke v DeSilva
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
The Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGee to the ground. The Man is now in McGee's guard.
The Man forces his way into half guard.
McGee is looking for a sweep. The Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee is staying active underneath The Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Man prevents McGee from improving his position.
McGee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Man has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McGee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Man's head.
McGee postures up and lands a big shot to The Man's brow.
McGee cracks The Man with a solid left hand.#T2#
The Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Man wants to sweep but no luck.
The Man keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass. #SUB2#
The Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but The Man has wrist control.
The Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that The Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
The Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGee has passed into half guard!
The Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Man taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.
McGee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
McGee drops an elbow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGee working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
McGee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from The Man.
The Man wants to control but McGee postures up.
McGee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McGee advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonerz McGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Man swivels and escapes.
The Man lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for The Man.
The Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
The Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Man swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
The Man wants to slow McGee down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee scores with a push kick.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Man 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.
The Man misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
McGee fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Man just manages to avoid it.
McGee feints and then cracks The Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Man down.
A head kick from The Man lands but McGee takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
McGee throws a push kick but The Man slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
McGee throws a push kick but The Man slaps the foot to one side.
The Man connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
The Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from The Man misses. #TD2#
The Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee gets full guard.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Man stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
The Man pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
The Man is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
The Man is stalling here. McGee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
McGee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Man wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
McGee is nestled in close to The Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Man is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Man tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg.
McGee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
The Man tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
McGee tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Man taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
McGee prevents The Man from improving his position.
The Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Man doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
The Man has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee misses with a body punch.
The Man trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Man into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from The Man misses.
McGee moves away from the strike by The Man.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGee.
The Man tries to escape but McGee is in control.
The Man struggling a bit here.
McGee working the head with strikes. #SUB#
McGee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGee's guard! Nice work there by The Man!
The Man landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonerz McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
The Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGee trying to control the position here.
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving. #T3#
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Man manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGee'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.
Further stalling from McGee.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonerz McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee!
A very excited looking Bonerz McGee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee avoids the body shot from The Man.
McGee throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Man tried to score with a low kick but McGee checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
McGee moves away from the strike by The Man.
The Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
McGee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
The Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Man landing some decent shots from guard.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
The Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
The Man stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.#T2#
The Man lands a couple of elbows.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
The Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Man working a defensive guard here.
McGee works over The Man with some ground and pound from guard.
McGee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Man is trying to control the position but McGee postures up. #T4#
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Man 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.
McGee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGee stands up over The Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Man is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
McGee is in close to The Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGee working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
McGee drops back looking for a leg! The Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Man manages to kick McGee off! McGee jumps back into The Man's guard.
The Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
The Man looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily. #SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGee scores with a hook.
The Man tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
The Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Man shoots in but no luck this time.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGee misses with a low kick as The Man jumps back.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as McGee lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Man doesn't seem phased though.
The Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Man throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
The Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McGee checks a low kick from The Man.
McGee throws a low kick, looking for The Man's leg but The Man calmly moves out of range.
Donk. McGee catches The Man right on the button with a cross.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Man is out of range and McGee settles back down.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGee missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee slips under a jab.
McGee throws a counter combo.
The Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but The Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Man slips a jab from McGee.
The Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
The Man throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Man moves away from the strike by McGee.
The Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGee walks into a left hand.
The Man lands with a right hand.
The Man moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
A left lands for McGee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Man looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGee just manages to avoid it.
The Man misses with a hook.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks The Man off balance momentarily.
The Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonerz McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
The Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Man lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Man defends it easily.
Bob The Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McGee is looking for a triangle but The Man pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGee looking for a guillotine here but The Man defends easily.
The Man postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
The Man won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGee working for a triangle but The Man defends it easily. #SUB2#
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Man advances position into side control!
The Man working the head and body with strikes.
McGee manages to get back to half guard.
The Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Man in particular looking to stall.
McGee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Man's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Man lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Man.
The Man throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGee defends it nicely.
McGee throws out a counter right but The Man avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by The Man.
A cross from McGee lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGee throws a leg kick
and The Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
The Man looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
The Man is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
The Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but The Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee stalks The Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Man's face. The Man staggers backwards, shaken.
McGee throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from The Man.
McGee tries a quick counter leg kick but The Man is wise to it.
McGee throws a head kick but The Man moves out of range.
The Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee throws a hook to the side of The Man's head but The Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Man's waist but The Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGee off to one side. #T2#
The Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGee throws a leg kick but The Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGee misses with a low kick.
The Man throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a jab when The Man was well out of range.
The Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Man throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well. #CL#
The Man closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
The Man is trying to pull guard but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McGee tries to work over The Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
The Man misses with some punches. #BC2#
McGee breaks from the clinch.
The Man shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Man throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
The Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGee is out of range and The Man settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by McGee.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Man moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGee.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A leg kick checked by The Man.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but The Man seems unphased.
McGee moves away from the strike by The Man.
McGee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGee misses with a looping left.
The Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Man blocks a head kick by McGee.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
The Man throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bonerz McGee.
I think McGee 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.
The Man slips under a jab.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
The Man swinging wildly here.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai avoids the body shot from The Man.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thai - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Thai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
The Man lands with a shot to the body.
The Man throws a chopping leg kick but Thai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai thinks about the counter body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Man.#T2##CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch.
The Man avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man managing to block the knees to the body from Thai. #TD#
The Man manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between The Man's legs - danger averted.
Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai stopping the sweep attempt from The Man.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but The Man is retaining full guard. #SUB#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from The Man'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.#T3##SUB#
The Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thai uses it to pass to side control.
The Man is looking for a sweep.
The Man is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on The Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Man tries to buck Thai off but Thai is having none of it.
Thai happy to just control the position for now.
The Man gets back to half guard.#T4#
The Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Man keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Thai stays in close to The Man's body and controls the position.
The Man is trying to keep Thai in close. #SUB#
Thai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
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#
Thai avoids the head kick by The Man.
Thai wants to counter the offense by The Man and move into the clinch position.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai misses with a head kick.
The Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Man tries to work over Thai's front leg with a kick but Thai checks it.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.#T1#
Thai misses with a looping left.
The Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Man.
The Man lands a two punch combo.
Thai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
The Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thai was covering up waiting for the punch and The Man finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Man cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
The Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Man'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.
Thai controlling the position.
The Man trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #T3#
The Man throwing strikes but missing.
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
The Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thai wants to get back to his feet but The Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
The Man looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thai pulls The Man in close to prevent any damage.
The Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thai wants to sweep here but The Man controlling him for the moment.
The Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thai's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thai throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Man digs a good body shot into Thai's ribs.
A clash of legs there as The Man blocks the low kick.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
The Man is looking to wear down Thai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head. #T1#
The Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Nice defenses there by Thai.
The Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Man thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thai thuds his shin into the meat of The Man's side.#T2#
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Man has time to react.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
The Man throws out a leg kick but Thai moves out of range and The Man only half commits.
Thai dips to his left and cracks The Man with an uppercut!
Bob The Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Man cracks a nice hook into Thai's ribs.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Man.
The Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Man avoids the head kick by Thai.
The Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Man has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
The Man avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
The Man trying to control the position but instead, Thai has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Man into the cage.
A short left from The Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Thai blocks a body shot from The Man.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thai lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Long Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, The Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thai can turn it around.
Thai working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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 Bob The Man.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Man, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Man connects with a leg kick.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from The Man. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
The Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The Man rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner .
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Man misses with a straight left.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
The Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Man should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banner has tightened it up now! The Man should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner !
Our winner, Lamont Banner , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1##CL#
The Man moves into the clinch.
The Man tries to work over Shain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man is leaning against Shain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shain's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain lands a body punch.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Man.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man lands a body punch.
The Man tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Man.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shain lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shain tries a body shot but The Man blocks it.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shain controls his hands.
The Man lands a body shot.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
A body shot lands from The Man.
The Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
The Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man blocks a body shot from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain misses with the head strike. #T2#
The Man lands with a right to the head.
The Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Man dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Man is trying to drag Shain to the mat but Shain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Man lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Shain.
Shain lands a right hand.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shains head.
Shain lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from The Man.
The Man blocks a body shot from Shain.
The Man is trying to drag Shain to the mat but Shain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shain lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Shain working The Man over with knees to the body.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man lands with a right to the head.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shain.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shain lands a knee to the body. #TD#
The Man has hold of one of Shain's legs. Shain is fighting the takedown attempt but The Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shain wants to stand up but The Man is controlling him.
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 Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Shain moves into range and clinches up with The Man.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
Shain tries to work over The Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Man misses with some punches.
Shain tries to work over The Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
Shain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by The Man.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
The Man managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Come on The Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The Man lands an uppercut.
The Man lands a body shot.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bob The Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man pushes Shain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Shain. #TD#
The Man is trying to trip Shain. He has hold of a leg but Shain is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Man persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shain keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shain keeping full guard, as The Man tries to pass.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man 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.
Shain keeping full guard, as The Man tries to pass. #T2#
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Shain blocks nicely.
Shain has momentary wrist control but The Man slips an elbow through the middle.
The Man trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
The Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Man has Shain in his guard.#REVB#
The Man pulls Shain in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SU2#
Shain stands up from The Man's guard - Shain perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Man misses with a kick to the body.
Shain moves out of range as The Man throws a body kick.
Shain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
The Man clinches up against the cage.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Man blocks an elbow strike.
Shain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
The Man scores with a hook to the body.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards. #T4#
Shain tries a knee to the head but The Man blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
The Man misses with a body punch.
Shain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from The Man.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Man.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
The Man misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
Shain is breathing heavily.
Shain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from The Man.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man can't get the takedown.
A short right from Shain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shain ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man connects with a looping right hand.
The Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shain's hands.
The Man with a poor takedown
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Shain in the body.
Shain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shain swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shain! But no joy.
The Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and The Man moves out of range easily.
The Man avoids the head kick by Shain.
The Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man misses with a straight left.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Man checks a leg kick.#T1#
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Shain moves out of range as The Man strikes.
Shain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shain misses with a straight left.
Shain works The Man's body with a nice hook.
The Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Man looks to throw the jab but Shain is out of range.
Shain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shain throws a combination that misses
and The Man counters with an outside leg kick.
The Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Man throws a body kick that misses.
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shain.
Sampson Shain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shain misses with a straight right.
The Man takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from The Man misses.
The Man misses with a hook
and Shain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Man thinking.
Shain checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shain throws a head kick but The Man moves out of range.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Man.
Shain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
The Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Shain throws The Man to one side and escapes!#T3#
Shain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Man.
The Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
The Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shain!
The Man in side control, throwing shots but Shain defends.
The Man has knee on belly momentarily but Shain bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man trying to control the action but Shain is working from the bottom.
Bob The Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The Man thows a huge punch but Shain dodges it nicely.
The Man trying to control from Shain's half guard. Shain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Shain blocks nicely.
The Man trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Shain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sampson Shain.
I think The Man 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob The Man!

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
The Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Mayer.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer throws a good cross that connects.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
Mayer tries for a takedown but The Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Man's corner calls for a 1-2. The Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer misses the jab.
The Man connects with a jab.
Mayer darts in trying to clinch
and The Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
The Man tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Man is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but The Man defends the submission attempt.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Man is looking for a sweep. Mayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Man has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
The Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayer has passed into side control.
The Man is trying to control Mayer's posture but Mayer avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man is looking to regain half guard here but Mayer keeps moving and retains side control.
The Man on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura but The Man is defending well. #T3#
Mayer has control of an arm but The Man manages to advance to Mayer's back!
Mayer is in bad spot here.
The Man wants to control but Mayer manages to buck him off and is now in The Man's guard! Nice work there by Mayer!
Mayer wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Man working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
The Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Man is trying to keep Mayer in close. #ES2#
The Man has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mayer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mayer lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow. #TD2#
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Man defends it easily.
Mayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
The Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from The Man is predictable there #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
The Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer. #SUB#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but The Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Man trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer stops The Man from getting back to his feet.
The Man moves into full guard. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayer keeping control of the position.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The Man winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob The Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayer wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Man is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Man trying to control from Mayer's half guard. Mayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayer is trying to keep The Man in close.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
The Man postures up and lands a big shot to Mayer's brow. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Man with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Man chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The Man chips away with some ground and pound.
The Man works over Mayer with some ground and pound from guard.
The Man postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Man is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Man is aware though and is defending well.
The Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayer controls The Man momentarily but The Man frees himself. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from The Man misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Man.
Mayer wants to clinch up but The Man keeps it at a distance.
Mayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Mayer cracks The Man with an open hand slap.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
The Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
The Man wants to counter with a clinch but Mayer pushes him away.#CL2#
The Man drives through and clinches with Mayer against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Mayer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Man is trying to keep an underhook but Mayer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Man is looking to improve his position.
The Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
The Man is looking to control Mayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Man avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Man wants to get back to his feet.
The Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Man gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayer is aware though and is defending well.
Mayer wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
The Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB#
Mayer wants to sweep here but The Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Man uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
The Man is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Mayer wants to improve his position but The Man is controlling well.
Mayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mayer is trying to maintain the position but The Man is very close to passing his half guard.
The Man working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ground and pound from The Man.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Man lands a nice short elbow.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
The Man pushes down on Mayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: GC 337 Man vs Bohi
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Bohi misses with a wild body shot.
The Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bohi tries to work over The Man's front leg with a kick but The Man checks it.
The Man checks the leg kick.
The Man is looking to counter punch.
Bohi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
Bohi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bohi's waist but Bohi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Man off to one side.
Bohi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bohi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohi is just out of range.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that The Man has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bohi throws a leg kick but The Man checks it.
The Man scores with a nice body kick.
Bohi is looking to clinch but The Man is avoiding it.
Bohi throws a head kick but The Man moves out of range.
The Man scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bohi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
Bohi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab. #T1##CL#
The Man rushes Bohi and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
Bohi tries a body shot but The Man blocks it.
Bohi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Bohi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Man is breathing heavily.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action. #T2#
The Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Man scores with a shot to the side of Bohi's head.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Man takes a shot to the head.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man blocks a body shot from Bohi.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
The Man cracks Bohi with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bohi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Man.
Bohi lands with a light punch inside.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bohi. #T3#
The Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
The Man is trying to drag Bohi to the mat but Bohi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
The Man working aggressively here.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
Bohi lands a left hand.
Bohi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohi tries to work over The Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from The Man.
Bohi gets underhooks to prevent The Man's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow. #T4#
Bohi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bohi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Man slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man blocks a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bohi.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man prevents a body shot from Bohi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
The Man blocking some punches.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Bohi dominated that round.
That's time! The Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bohi drops his hands momentarily and The Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bohi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bohi thinking.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Bohi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bohi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bohi throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from The Man misses the target.
The Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohi is just out of range.
The Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bohi if he has to take too many more of those.
Bohi fails to land with a series of punches.
The Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bohi. Bohi obviously looking to wear him down.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bohi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bohi misses with a low kick.
Bohi pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Man is out of range and Bohi settles back down.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
Bohi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
The Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Man keeps the fight on the outside.
The Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Bohi.
The Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bohi throws the kick towards the body but The Man avoids it.
Bohi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohi wants to slow The Man down by chopping away at his legs.
The Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Man shoots in and drives through. Bohi sprawls well.
Bohi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Man shoots and misses
and Bohi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bohi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Man can pounce on him.
The Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
The Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dakota Bohi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man throws a leg kick but Bohi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bohi misses with a leg kick. #CL#
The Man clinches up with Bohi and pushes him back against the cage.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bohi.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bohi.
Bohi is leaning against The Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Man prevents a body shot from Bohi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohi.
Bohi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of The Man's head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi tries a body shot but The Man blocks it. #T3#
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
Bohi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bohi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Bohi blocks a body shot from The Man.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi wants to stall.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bohi.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi lands a body shot. #T4#
Still in the clinch, The Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of The Man's head.
Bohi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
The Man tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as The Man controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Bohi taking a breather.
Bohi lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Bohi is stalling here.
Bohi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bohi as the two fighters clinch.
Bohi cracks The Man with a nice body shot.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man lands a shoulder strike.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Bohi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man slips a straight right by Bohi.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bohi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bohi scores with a nice right hand.
Bohi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Man looks to land a body kick but Bohi moved away.
Bohi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohi.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Man.
A low kick from The Man misses
and Bohi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi is looking to chop away at The Man's legs.
Bohi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Man.
The Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Man takes a swing at Bohi's ribcage but misses. #TD#
The Man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohi's head. #T1#
The Man with the ground and pound but Bohi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bohi is adopting a defensive guard.
The Man is in close to Bohi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man 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.
Bohi seems keen to control The Man's posture.
The Man prevents Bohi from getting back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bohi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Man throws a strike but Bohi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bohi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohi wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
Bohi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
The Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohi is one step ahead there.
Dakota Bohi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bohi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Man's guard.
Bohi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bohi is working away from the top position though.
The Man is not content to let Bohi control the position.
Bohi wants to pass to mount but The Man is defending the position. #SUB#
The Man looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bohi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bohi wants to control but The Man is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bohi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bohi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Man swings for the body but Bohi moves out of range.
Bohi doesn't manage to clinch there - The Man circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bohi scores with a hook to the body. The Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bohi checks a leg kick.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Bohi!
Dakota Bohi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THE RUN ISN'T OVER. I WANT THAT BELT. '.

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Bianchi scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
The Man is looking to clinch.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bianchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Man.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Man.
The Man misses with a body kick.
Bianchi looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.
The Man defending well as Bianchi loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bianchi lands.
The Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bianchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bianchi looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Bianchi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bianchi throws a sloppy body shot
letting The Man counter with a right hand.
Bianchi misses with a hook.
The Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Man.
Bianchi misses with a body shot.
Bianchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Man throws a leg kick but Bianchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Bianchi misses.
The Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bianchi's sensitive parts.
The Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a loose jab but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Bianchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bianchi looks to score with a jab to the body but The Man is just out of range.
The Man scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.
Bianchi punishes The Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Bianchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Man.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man throws a leg kick which misses Bianchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bianchi tries to avoid it.
Bianchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bianchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bianchi throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bianchi moves out of range of the body kick from The Man.
The Man with a nice cross.
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bianchi.#T3#
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bianchi slips a jab from The Man.
Bianchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
A swing and a miss from Bianchi.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Bianchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bianchi throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
Bianchi takes one on the button.#TD2#
The Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bianchi to the mat! Bianchi manages to get full guard.
Bianchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man stands up over Bianchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bianchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bianchi is trying to keep The Man in close.
Bianchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Man connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Man trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Man is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man 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#
The Man shoots in for a takedown but Bianchi shows good takedown defense.
Bianchi misses with a right hand
and The Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bianchi throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man fails with a takedown attempt.
The Man jabs Bianchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Bianchi.
The Man feints and then cracks Bianchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bianchi down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Bianchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
The Man clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Bianchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bianchi as The Man tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
Bianchi lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
The Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by The Man.
Bianchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bianchi misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bianchi's elbow.
Bianchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Bianchi controls the action.
The Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bianchi misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man takes a shot to the head.
The Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Man tries a body shot but Bianchi blocks it.
Bianchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bianchi misses with some punches. #TD2#
The Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
The Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Bianchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bianchi trying to control the position here.
Bianchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Man landing some decent shots from guard.
Bianchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is keeping the position.#T3#
The Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bianchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Man stops Bianchi from standing up.
The Man trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Man lands a couple of digs.
Bianchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man throws a strike but Bianchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bianchi defends well.#SUB2#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bianchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bianchi controlling from the top position.
Bianchi wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bianchi but Bianchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bianchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Man can pounce on him.
The Man connects with a jab.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Bianchi moves away and avoids it.
The Man scores with a nice head shot.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from The Man. Those never looked like landing.
The Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bianchi misses the jab.
The Man looks to throw the jab but Bianchi is out of range.
Bianchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
The Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bianchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bianchi walks into a stiff left hand from The Man.
Bianchi connects with the punch.
Bianchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Man.
The Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bianchi throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bianchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Man digs a good hook to Bianchi's body.
The Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bianchi.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
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!
Bianchi misses with a straight left.
Bianchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bianchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Bianchi is looking to counter punch.
The Man scores with a jab. Bianchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Man swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
The Man throws a sloppy head kick and Bianchi moves out of range easily.
Bianchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bianchi throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. The Man saw that one coming.
Bianchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
The Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bianchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Man looking to pass the guard.
Bobby Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bianchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Bianchi has wrist control.
The Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bianchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bianchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Man with a nice head shot there.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bob The Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bianchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Man looking to sit in guard and control but Bianchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Man is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up. #SUB2#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bianchi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bianchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bianchi wants to get up but he can't break The Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
The Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rios's sensitive parts.
The Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Man.
A little jabbing left from Rios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Man scores with the left hand. Rios knows he should have avoided that one.
The Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by The Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Man.
Rios 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.
The Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
The Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
The Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Man wants to slow Rios down by chopping away at his legs.
Rios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Rios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rios! But no joy.
The Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rios at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Man.
A shot to the body from The Man misses
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
The Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Man swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rios! But no joy.#T2#
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man misses with a kick to the body
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
The Man scores with a body shot.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man thuds his right hand into Rios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by The Man as he connects with a hook.#CL#
The Man clinches with his opponent.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
Rios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Man trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Man controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rios has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Man should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rios has tightened it up now! The Man should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Rios!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Rios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud throws a low kick but The Man moves out of range easily.
The Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by Spud.
Spud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Man tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Spud looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Spud looks to throw the jab but The Man is out of range.
The Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from The Man.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
Spud misses with an uppercut. The Man saw that one coming.
Spud moves out of range as The Man strikes.
Spud lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Man.
The Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud blocks a jab.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from The Man misses.
Spud moves out of range of the leg kick from The Man.#CL2#
The Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from The Man.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spud misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Man has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The Man misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, The Man scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from The Man misses the target.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but The Man checks it.
Spud throws a jab when The Man was well out of range.
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
Spud misses with a hook.
The Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
The Man walks into a stiff left hand from Spud.
The Man looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by The Man.
The Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spud but Spud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud. #T3#
Spud motions for The Man to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud digs a good hook to The Man's body.
The Man avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Man darts in looking for a takedown but Spud gets double underhooks and turns The Man into the cage.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from The Man misses.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from The Man.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spud.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
The Man throws a leg kick but Spud moved away.
Spud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Spud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud. #T4#
The Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The Man looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Man is looking to clinch.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Man lands a body shot.
Spud misses with a low kick as The Man jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Spud.
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
The Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The Man throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
The Man takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud lunges at The Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Man's hand.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spud dodges the punch combination from The Man.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
Spud lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
The Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
The Man lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Spud misses with a straight left.
The Man connects with the punch.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Man is able to avoid easily.
Spud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Man staying out of range there.
The Man throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Man throws a leg kick that misses.
The Man takes one to the side of the head.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Man's sensitive parts.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt - Spud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Spud clobbers The Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Spud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Man thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud misses with a looping left.
The Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spud sprawls well. Spud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
Spud missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Spud throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Man swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
The Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Spud connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
The Man tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
The Man moves away from the strike by Spud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud with a nice cross.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Man.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.#T1#
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
The Man misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud lands a jab.
That kick from Spud tenderised The Man's leg. The Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
The Man wants to clinch.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Man misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Man.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from The Man. Those never looked like landing.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Man's hands.#CL2#
The Man pushes Spud up against the cage in a clinch.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from The Man. #T3#
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man misses with some punches.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
The Man throws a leg kick
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man misses with a combination
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
The Man throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
The Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped The Man's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
The Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
The Man thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man fails to land the takedown.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spud, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!
Jumping up and down and very excited, William Spud waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 317 Chocolate vs Honda
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Bastard misses with a hook.
The Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and The Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Man.
Bastard blocks a body shot from The Man.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
The Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
The Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow. #T1#
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action. #BC#
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.#TD2#
The Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bastard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
The Man grinds an elbow into Bastard's temple.
Bastard gets back to half guard.
The Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Bastard is controlling The Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The Man thows a huge punch but Bastard dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard wants to improve his position but The Man is controlling well.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. The Man connects with a nice short shot to Bastard's temple.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
The Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Man uses his free foot to push down on Bastard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bastard.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You get the feeling that Bastard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Bastard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bastard holds on for dear life.
The Man cracks Bastard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
The Man with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard tries to buck The Man off but he can't manage it.
Oh Bastard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Man avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.
Bastard gets back to half guard.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
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. The Man connects with a nice short shot to Bastard's temple.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.
Bastard is trying to maintain the position but The Man is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
The Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bastard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Man.
Bastard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bastard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Bastard gets full guard.
The Man works over Bastard with some ground and pound from guard.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard is trying to keep The Man in close.
The Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man 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#
Bastard 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.
Bastard throws a hook but The Man blocks it.#KD2#
The Man drops Bastard with a beautiful combination! Bastard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Man is looking for the KO!
Bastard throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
The Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but The Man slips the punch.
Bastard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
The Man takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
The Man lands with an overhand left.
The Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bastard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastard takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
The Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bastard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##TD2#
The Man scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bastard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The Man wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard is thwarting The Man's attempts to control the position.
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but The Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Man avoid being mounted?
The Man is positioning himself well to prevent Bastard advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Bastard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from The Man.
The Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bastard's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bob The Man has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The Man is trying to maintain the position but Bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Man is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard is trying to control. The Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The Man lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but The Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard content to control rather than advance.
The Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Man wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Man thows a body kick. Bastard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bastard misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from The Man. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Bastard catches The Man right on the button with a cross.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
Bastard cracks The Man with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Man!
The Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastard rather than just go for the knockout.
The Man with a hook.
The Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob The Man 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#
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Man tries to move into range but Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bastard checks a low kick from The Man.#CL2#
The Man rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from The Man.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Man has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard is trying to break free.#T1#
The Man pushes Bastard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
The Man scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from The Man.
The Man lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
Bob The Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Bastard is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Man is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from The Man - that landed with a thud.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
The Man presses Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from The Man.
The Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard tries to break free but The Man pushes him back against the cage.
The Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but The Man has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard prevents a body shot from The Man.
The Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bastard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
Bastard 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.#TD2#
The Man scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Man controlling from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by The Man. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man looks for a takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well.
The Man scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Man is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by The Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
The Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazaryan tries to roll over but The Man keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man is trying to control. Nazaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
The Man 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.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Man working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Man looks to land a strike but Nazaryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Man wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
The Man won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
The Man throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SU#
Nazaryan stands and steps away. The Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nazaryan throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
A leg kick checked by The Man.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - The Man had a free shot at his head there.
The Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man throws out a powerful jab.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
The Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
The Man throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and The Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Man thows a leg kick but Nazaryan checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position.
The Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a jab.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but The Man ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
The Man feints and as Nazaryan raises his hands in defense, The Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazaryan trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
The Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but The Man seems unphased.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
The Man lands with an overhand left.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Man.
A jab lands there for Nazaryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by The Man.
The Man avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
The Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but The Man moved away.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Man lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
The Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.#CL2#
The Man instigates a clinch.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
The Man keeps control of Nazaryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan can't break the clinch.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan. #BC#
Nazaryan manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Man is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
The Man scores with a jab.
The Man wants to slow Nazaryan down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
The Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nazaryan defends well and The Man ends up having to push Nazaryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Nazaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
The Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Man connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
The Man connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan feints a jab promting The Man to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
The Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Man scores with a kick to the body.
The Man shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Man, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but The Man saw that one coming.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
The Man blocks a jab.#T4#
The Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazaryan's knee momentarily.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
The Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
The Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
The Man drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the cage.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan jabs The Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Nazaryan gets caught flat footed, as The Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Nazaryan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. The Man is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
The Man tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
The Man tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan can't break the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
The Man misses with a straight left.
The Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown attempt from The Man. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Man back to the cage. Nazaryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from The Man misses its intended target.
Nazaryan is looking for a counter combo.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Nazaryan lands with an overhand left.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from The Man misses.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
The Man throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and The Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
The Man gets a double leg takedown into Nazaryan's guard.#ES#
Nazaryan pushes The Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Nazaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Man momentarily. #TD2#
The Man looking to score a takedown here. Nazaryan is defending well but The Man drives through and ends up in Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan is wriggling around but The Man manages to pass to half guard.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
The Man trying to pass the guard but Nazaryan defending well.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Man trying to pass the guard but Nazaryan defending well.
The Man is keen to just control but Nazaryan is a slippery customer.
The Man controlling the action here. #T4#
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man.
The Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nazaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by The Man.
The Man is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob The Man.
Well The Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

Event: Pride FC 40
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by The Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe, which made it look bad.
Monroe feints the counter takedown.
The Man misses the jab.#TD#
The Man shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
The Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Man wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man passes Monroe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monroe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The Man is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well. #T2#
Monroe works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Man distracts Monroe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that The Man has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Man lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The Man wants to get back to full guard but Monroe has passed into side control.
The Man tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.#T3#
The strikes coming from Monroe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The Man is trying to control Monroe's posture but Monroe avoids it.
The Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Man is looking for a sweep.
The Man is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe scoring with punches from side control.
Monroe tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe trying to control the action but The Man is working from the bottom.
The Man tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.#T4#
Monroe working the ground and pound.
The Man is trying to get back to half guard.
The Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monroe off and has taken his back!
The Man scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The Man doesn't have the hooks in and Monroe manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man has Monroe pulled in close to control his posture.
The Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Man moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
The Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.
The Man lands with a nice body punch.
The Man misses with a body kick.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from The Man.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe takes one on the button.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice shot by Monroe.
Bob The Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Man.
A big right from Monroe misses.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
The Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monroe looking for a sweep. Not yet Monroe, not yet.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Monroe looking to control.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Man stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.
The Man 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.
The Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.#T3#
Monroe looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
The Man preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Man with a body shot.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
The Man avoids the body shot from Monroe.
The Man tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Monroe counters with a shoot takedown. The Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Man is keeping the position for now.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
The Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Monroe cracks The Man with a solid left hand.
Monroe works over The Man with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monroe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Man throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it.
The Man misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Monroe lands a jab.
The Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a right hand that The Man ducks under and follows up with a left that The Man also avoids with ease.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Man connects with a crisp jab.
The Man avoids the body shot from Monroe.
A shot to the liver by The Man. Beautiful body shot.
The Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Monroe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
The Man has an active guard here but Monroe has managed to pass into half guard.
Monroe prevents The Man from improving his position.#T1#
The Man manages to get to full guard.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but The Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monroe lands a couple of digs.
The Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Man lands some strikes from the bottom.
The Man wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Monroe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Monroe has passed into half guard! #T3#
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Man is trying to stand up here but Monroe is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Man is not content to let Monroe control the position.
Monroe working over The Man with some ground and pound. The Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monroe working The Man over with strikes.
The Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The Man taking some punishment here, with Monroe in his half guard.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Man is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
The Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe moves nicely into side control.
The Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Man 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
The Man walks into a jab.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Man. The Man obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
The Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
The Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Man avoids it.
Kingston lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Man takes a step back to recover.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from The Man misses.
The Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for The Man.
A big left from The Man misses.
The Man misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kingston scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston scores with a jab. The Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Man on the side of the head.
The Man scores with a shot to the body.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
The Man avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
Kingston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston cracks The Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston tried to counter with a leg kick but The Man avoided it.
The Man throws a right hand that misses
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Man.
The Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Man 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.
The Man goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from The Man.
The Man misses with a looping left.
The Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
The Man tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it.
The Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
The Man throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Kingston scores with a spinning back kick!
The Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Man tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Kingston delivers a nice body kick.
The Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Man tries to clinch up.
The Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston blocks a jab.#T4#
The Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
The Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from The Man.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Man. Kingston shrugs it off though.
Kingston digs a good body shot into The Man's ribs.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Man.
The Man throws a shot to the body.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs.
The Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
The Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
The Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston sets himself, and The Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingston avoids it this time.
Kingston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Man's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston 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#
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and The Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Man might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kingston has got the better of the exchanges.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
The Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
The Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Man's head backwards.#CL2#
The Man closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage.
Kingston lands a right hand.
The Man is working Kingston over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man takes a shot to the head.
The Man blocks a body shot from Kingston.
The Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Man misses with some punches.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man. #T2#
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Man is trying to drag Kingston to the mat but Kingston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Kingston - that landed with a thud.
The Man lands a right hand. #TD2#
The Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kingston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kingston manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kingston.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely. #T3#
The Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Man.
The Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
The Man trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom. #T4#
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
The Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to keep The Man in close.
Kingston is pulling down on The Man's head to control his posture.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
Kingston stuns The Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Man. That one must have hurt.
The Man lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kingston
and The Man counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it. #T1#
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Man throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
The Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Kingston finds it's target.#CL2#
The Man rushes Kingston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Man lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man blocking some punches. #T2#
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kingston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Man can turn it around.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Kingston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man misses with some punches.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head. #T3#
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kingston pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
The Man moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
The Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Man misses with a body shot
and Kingston counters with a two punch combo.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston backing away here, and The Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kingston tries to land a body kick
and The Man counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston cracks The Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. The Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man blocks a jab.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
The Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
The Man tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
The Man swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Man works Kingston's body with a nice hook.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingston, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
A relieved looking Carl Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for The Man on that attempt.
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by The Man. The Man maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
The Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds pushes The Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds is working The Man over against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
The Man has picked Reynolds up - he's going for a ride! The Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The Man works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but The Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Man is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Man is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Man is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it. #T4#
The Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reynolds wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Man trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man lands with a good body shot.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Reynolds misses.
The Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds cracks the inside of The Man's front leg.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Man. #CL2#
The Man moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
The Man working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with some punches. #T3#
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
The Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but The Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man. #T4#
Reynolds keeping hold of The Man's head, controlling as best he can.
The Man is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds tries to roll over but The Man keeps him under control.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Man.
Reynolds managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man avoids a kick to the body.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Reynolds.
The Man misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The Man clinches up against the cage.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by The Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from The Man. #T2#
The Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Man throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but The Man avoids it.
The Man slips under a jab from Reynolds.
The Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow The Man down.
The Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds backing away here, and The Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
The Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
The Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reynolds scores with a kick to the body.
The Man misses with a body kick.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Man throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and The Man only half commits.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Man in his tracks.
The Man throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
The Man moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as The Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Man can pounce on him.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The Man darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds 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: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
The Man misses with a hook. Huhrera ducked under it nicely.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Man 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 Huhrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huhrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huhrera doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
The Man clinches up against the cage.
The Man lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries to work over Huhrera 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Huhrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
The Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huhrera is trying to defend but The Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Huhrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huhrera .
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Man's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man trying to strike off his back.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huhrera defends well.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that The Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Huhrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man trying to control the position.
The Man is pulling down on Huhrera 's head. It's preventing any offense from Huhrera , at least for the moment.
The Man is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera lands a couple of elbows.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but The Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera pushing down on The Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The Man taking some punishment here, with Huhrera in his half guard.
Huhrera passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Huhrera tries for a kimura but The Man is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Man tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
The Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Man tries to kick Huhrera off but Huhrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huhrera throwing shots but The Man is blocking nicely.
The Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Man trying to control here. #T3#
Huhrera controlling the action here.
The Man trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up. #SUB#
Huhrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but The Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Man is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura but The Man is defending well.
The Man wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
The Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but The Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera 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.
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 Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Huhrera misses with a combination
and The Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Man stuffs the takedown.
The Man tries to clinch but Huhrera is having none of it.
The Man digs a good hook to Huhrera 's body.
The Man lands a nice hook to Huhrera 's body. Huhrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huhrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
Huhrera missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man looks to land a combination but Huhrera avoids it well.
The Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Huhrera drives through and clinches with The Man against the cage.
Good body shot from Huhrera . #TD#
Huhrera wants the takedown. The Man is fighting it off but Huhrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Man's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
The Man is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huhrera throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to The Man's body to avoid the submission. The Man has instead reached around Huhrera 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! The Man arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob The Man!

Event: Pride FC 12
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
The Man thuds a left hand into Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Man scores with a decent looking hook.
The Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Man lands a leg kick that knocks Ji Woo off balance momentarily.
The Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Man at a distance.
Ji Woo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Man. That one must have hurt.
Ji Woo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo walks into a straight right hand from The Man.
A shot to the liver by The Man. Beautiful body shot.
The Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
The Man takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The Man forces Ji Woo back against the cage and clinches.
Ji Woo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
I was talking to The Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man. #T1#
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
The Man feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
The Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Man is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
The Man has Ji Woo up against the cage in a clinch.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a body punch.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
A nice left hand lands by Ji Woo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from The Man.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ji Woo.
The Man pushes Ji Woo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Man tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man controlling the action here for a moment.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
The Man blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
The Man misses with some punches.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets through The Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
The Man wants a takedown but no success here.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
A hook to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body.
The Man scores with a shoulder strike.
The Man working aggressively here.
Ji Woo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ji Woo working aggressively here. #T4#
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
Nice body punch from The Man - that landed with a thud.
Ji Woo digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Man throws a low kick but Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
The Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ji Woo quickly recovers to half guard.
Ji Woo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Man wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man is fighting to break Ji Woo's control of his arms but Ji Woo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but The Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ji Woo has his foot on The Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Man works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
The Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Man is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ji Woo managing to control the position.
Ji Woo wants to get back to his feet but The Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Man postures up.
Ji Woo seems keen to control The Man's posture.
The Man working some strikes from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Man wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Man stands up over Ji Woo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Man trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
The Man lands a couple of digs.
The Man trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Man 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.
The Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Man won't allow Ji Woo to get back to his feet.
Ji Woo is trying to keep The Man in close.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Ji Woo blocks nicely.
The Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ji Woo's head.
The Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Man scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
The Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo wants to stand but The Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Man keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Man.
The Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the head.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Bob The Man is winning the standup battle so far.
The Man takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
The Man is looking to wear down Ji Woo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces The Man off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man blocks a jab.
It looked like The Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Man punishes Ji Woo's body with a nice straight punch.
The Man drops his hands momentarily and Ji Woo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ji Woo jabs The Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.#T1##TD#
The Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bob The Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ji Woo pushes The Man away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Man gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Man scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Man 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.
The Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom here.
The Man working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Man creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ji Woo holds on to The Man's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ji Woo is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Man connects with a decent elbow.
Ji Woo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but The Man is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo wants to hold on but The Man pushes him away.
The Man putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Man landing punches. #ROC#
Ji Woo is rocked!
Ji Woo working to try and regain half guard.
Ji Woo is still in real trouble! Can The Man finish him?
The Man breaks from Ji Woo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Man cracks Ji Woo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob The Man!

Event: Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Man pulls Tonon in to control the position.
Tonon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
The Man has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Man.
The Man tries to improve position but can't.
Tonon wants to control but The Man is keeping him busy.
The Man wants to control but Tonon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Tonon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Man throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tonon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Man stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
The Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
The Man wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tonon tries to bench press The Man off him but The Man keeps the position.
The Man creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tonon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tonon tries to buck The Man off but The Man is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
The Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Man but great work by Tonon.#SUB#
The Man is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tonon's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tonon! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and The Man has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
The Man moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
The Man 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.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
The Man throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafar 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.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
The Man tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from The Man misses.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Jafar is looking to clinch but The Man is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
The Man scores with the left hand. Jafar knows he should have avoided that one.
The Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jafar is out of range and The Man settles back down. #T1#
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jafar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from The Man.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jafar blocks a body shot from The Man.
The Man blocking some punches.
The Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as The Man tries to tie him up. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from The Man.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jafar presses The Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Man taking a breather.
The Man tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
The Man tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
Jafar is leaning against The Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Jafar blocks a body shot from The Man.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards. #T4#
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar prevents a body shot from The Man.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands. #TD2#
The Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Man manages to end up in side control.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jafar is not content to let The Man control the position.
Jafar wants to control but The Man postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man throwing strikes but Jafar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Man is trying to improve his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Man keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
The Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from The Man misses
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar tests The Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar tests The Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Man throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged The Man in a clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar is pressed up against the cage. The Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jafar down to the mat. Jafar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Man takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
The Man throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Man staying out of range there.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jafar pushes The Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Man is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from The Man.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar is pressed up against the cage. The Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jafar down to the mat. Jafar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jafar thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from The Man.
The Man is looking to clinch.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with some punches.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jafar after a bit of a struggle.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jafar pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man can't get the takedown.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
The Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Man is breathing heavily.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lands a nice hook to The Man's body. The Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks The Man with an uppercut!
A jab from Jafar misses.
The Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
A shot to the body from The Man misses
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
The Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as The Man controls his hands.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar gets through The Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man. #T2#
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from The Man.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with the head strike. #TD2#
The Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jafar regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is looking to stand up but The Man isn't so interested in that idea.
Jafar is controlling The Man's posture.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T4#
Jafar is trying to keep The Man in close.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Jafar has wrist control.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar managing to control the position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Man.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for The Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Jafar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
As Nuri Jafar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: where's my money'.

Event: ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019

#R1#
The Man looks for the body kick but Doyea saw that one coming.
Doyea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Man pinned against the cage. The Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Doyea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Man tries to clinch up but Doyea circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from The Man.
The Man throws a body punch but Doyea moves out of range.
Doyea throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
The Man wants to clinch.
It seemed like Doyea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doyea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Man.#TD#
The Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Man trying to mount his opponent but Doyea defends it.
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!
Doyea is controlling The Man's trapped leg to prevent The Man from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
Doyea is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea tries to get to full guard but The Man has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Man is trying to control. Doyea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doyea is looking for a sweep. The Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Man working the head and body with strikes.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doyea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Doyea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Man's back!
Doyea wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The Man trying to control the hands but Doyea breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Doyea is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The Man trying to control the action but Doyea just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
Doyea looking for the choke from the back.
The Man tries to break free.
The Man turns into Doyea and is now in his guard.
Doyea is trying to control the position but The Man postures up.
The Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doyea wants to sweep here but The Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Man passes into half guard.
The Man wants to control but Doyea is keeping him busy.
The Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The Man lands with a punch from half guard.
The Man scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Doyea looking for subs from the bottom but The Man mounts him!
The Man looking to finish Doyea with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doyea!#CUT#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man landing punches.
Doyea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doyea slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
The Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Man slips a nice elbow through Doyea's hands, connecting with Doyea's forehead.
The Man trying to control the action but Doyea is working from the bottom.
The Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doyea checks it well.
The Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doyea throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
Doyea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Man lands with a shot to the body.
Doyea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Man, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Doyea. That snapped The Man's head back.
The Man lands with a cross.
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Doyea.
The Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Doyea blocks the leg kick.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doyea walks into a stiff left hand from The Man.
The Man misses with the combination. #T1#
The Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyea should have avoided that one. #TD#
The Man gets a takedown into half guard.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.
The Man working over Doyea with some ground and pound. Doyea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doyea trying to control from the bottom.
The Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyea wants to improve his position but The Man is controlling well. #SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doyea is not content to let The Man control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doyea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Man is working away from the top position though.
The Man drops an elbow to the side of Doyea's head.
The Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyea can do to turn this around?
Doyea wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Man lands a nice short elbow.
The Man passes to full mount!
Bob The Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Doyea regains half guard.
The Man winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Man lands with a punch from half guard.
The Man drops an elbow to the side of Doyea's head.
The Man winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Doyea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Man pulls his head out easily.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Man is nestled in close to Doyea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4##SUB2#
Doyea actively working from the bottom here.
The Man lands with a punch from half guard.
The Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man working the head and body with strikes.
The Man working the head and body with strikes.
Doyea is pressing down on The Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man advances to half guard.
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. The Man connects with a nice short shot to Doyea's temple.
The Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyea tries to get to full guard but The Man has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Man lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doyea fails with a takedown attempt.
Doyea looks to land a left hand but The Man moved out of range nicely.
The Man digs a good hook to Doyea's body.
Doyea throws a head kick but The Man moves out of range. #TD#
The Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyea did well to prevent The Man getting side control.
The Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Doyea is rocked!
The Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyea is still in real trouble! Can The Man finish him?
The Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doyea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doyea trying to control but The Man postures up.
The Man uses his free foot to push down on Doyea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doyea.
The Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Doyea seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
The Man landing punches.
The Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doyea looks a forlorn figure.
The Man lands a big shot there that rocks Doyea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Doyea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doyea tries to hold on but The Man pushes him away.
BOOM! The Man connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Man with shots to the head and body - Doyea looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
The Man is working for a guillotine from mount but Doyea frees his head quite easily.
Doyea is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Man postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Doyea badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of The Man around the waist but The Man pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! The Man is the winner by TKO! The Man jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
The Man moves out of range as Barca strikes.
The Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barca misses with a jab, cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barca counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Man.
Barca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
The Man shoots in and bounces Barca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Barca is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man is stalling in the full guard.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barca is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control.
The Man stays in close to Barca's body and controls the position.
The Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Man defends it easily.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barca has his foot on The Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Man works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Barca keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
The Man throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The Man working a defensive guard but Barca manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Barca swings around for an armbar but The Man sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barca's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Man stands and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
The Man lands an elbow. #T3#
The Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Barca tries to buck The Man off but The Man is having none of it.#SUB2#
The Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barca, who protects the arm well.
The Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
The Man has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Barca is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. The Man yanks on the arm and Barca is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by The Man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018

#R1#
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May counters with a nice uppercut.
May uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Man.
A nice side step and May releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
May 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.
The Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from The Man does no damage.
A nice side step and May releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Man throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick from The Man misses.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches May napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man is looking to take a break and control but May is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Man passes to full mount! That's big trouble for May! #T1#
May is bucking up trying to escape but The Man cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. May looks a forlorn figure.
The Man working May over with strikes here.
The Man 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.
The Man lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Man is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but May is surviving well by controlling The Man's body position as best he can.
May is in a horrible position here. The Man smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The Man lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by The Man.#T2#
May in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
May is rocked!#ES2#
May somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
May is still on wobbly legs! Can The Man finish him?
The Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but May moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
May let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Man tests May's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The Man has May up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
The Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. May is trying to keep an underhook but The Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
May is refusing to be controlled, as The Man sits in half guard.
May seems to have recovered his senses.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
The Man seems to be looking for submissions.
The Man trying to control the pace.
The Man throwing shots but May is blocking nicely.
The Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
May really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Man wants to take a breather but May is having none of it.
May taking some punishment here, with The Man in his half guard. #T4#
The Man trying to control from half guard but May is working away.
The Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
May keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
The Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Man looks to land a strike but May avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Man throws a leg kick
and May counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Man thinking.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May manages to avoid it.
The Man tried to score with a low kick but May checks it.
May now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and May counters with a right hand to the body.
May keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow May down.
The Man throws a sloppy body shot
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to May's calf.
A left lands for The Man.#CL#
The Man takes the fight into the clinch.
The Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May can do to turn this around?
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as May controls his hands. #T1#
May connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Man's face.
May pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to The Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man taking a breather.
May misses with an elbow strike.
The Man scores with a shot to the side of May's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, May throws an elbow but misses.
May lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
May throws a knee to the head but misses.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from The Man.
With the fighters up against the cage, May throws an elbow but misses.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, May just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Man's brow.
May gets through The Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Man lands a shot to the body.
The Man tries a body shot but May blocks it. #T2#
The Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from The Man.
A short uppercut from The Man.
Bob The Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
May missing with knees to the body. #TD#
The Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Man manages to end up in side control.
The Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
May takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
May takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Man working the ground and pound but May is defending the strikes.
The Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused May some visible discomfort. #SUB#
The Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May, who protects the arm well.
The Man in side control, throwing shots but May defends.
Bob The Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
The Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Man in side control, throwing shots but May defends.
The Man landing strikes.
The Man advances to full mount.
BOOM! The Man connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
The Man scoring with strikes but May is staying in there.
BOOM! The Man connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Man is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man lands a big shot to the head and May winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 159 Smith - Wolf
Date: Sep 11, 2018

#R1#
The Man feints and then cracks Nielsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nielsen down.
The Man misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by The Man.
The Man swings for the body but Nielsen moves out of range.
The Man looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nielsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Man.
The Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Man misses with a straight left.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nielsen.
The Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nielsen just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man shoots and misses #TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Man manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
The Man looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Man trying to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielsen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
The Man has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen 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#
The Man has Nielsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen is in close to The Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen trying to control but The Man is working from the bottom.
The Man wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Nielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Nielsen feints and as The Man raises his hands in defense, Nielsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Man is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nielsen dives into side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen throws an elbow but The Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nielsen controls the position from side control.
The Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nielsen, pushing him back against the cage.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nielsen digs a right hand into The Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Man's gas tank.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
The referee calls for The Man to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nielsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on The Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Man is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Nielsen taking a breather here.
Nielsen taking a break here but The Man is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
The Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
The Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Man is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Man is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen working The Man over with strikes.
Nielsen prevents The Man from improving his position.#SUB#
The Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen controlling the action here.#T3#
Nielsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bobo Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Man is trying to control but Nielsen manages to pass to mount!
The Man tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
The Man wants to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen trying to control but The Man is having none of it.
The Man tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Nielsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
The Man'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Nielsen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nielsen cracks The Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nielsen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD2#
Nielsen gets the takedown into side control.
The Man is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen working away.
The Man is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
The Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nielsen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
The Man is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Man is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
The Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nielsen lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB#
The Man actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
The Man regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nielsen stands and throws The Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Man struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but The Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The Man tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen working away.
The Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nielsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Man is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
The Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
The Man trying to remain calm as Nielsen controls from the top position.
Nielsen landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on The Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Man tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen is putting a hurting on The Man here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Man is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
A lull in the action here as Nielsen stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobo Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nielsen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobo Nielsen!

Event: ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Jenkins checks a low kick from The Man.
The Man misses with a double jab.
Jenkins tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jenkins has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by The Man as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Man under the eye.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
The Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but The Man is out of range. #CL2#
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Man, pushing him back against the cage.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head. #T1#
The Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins prevents The Man from breaking the clinch.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for The Man to work.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins. #BC#
The Man breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jenkins instigates a clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from The Man.
The Man trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Man.
The Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jenkins is looking to control The Man's arms but The Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins trying to stall but The Man improves his position.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
The Man is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man looking to stall.
The Man looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Man is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. #BC#
The Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but The Man slips the punch.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for The Man.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Man lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man blocks a leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man works the jab nicely.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
The Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from The Man misses its target.
Bob The Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins throws a hook but The Man blocks it.#T1#
The Man checks a leg kick.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by The Man. #CL#
The Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
The Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from The Man.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.#T2#
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The Man is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
The Man tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man. #T3#
The Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
The Man breaks the clinch.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
The Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
The Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenkins manages to circle out of the way.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
The Man pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
The Man breaks the clinch.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Man cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.
The Man keeps the fight on the outside.
The Man motions for Jenkins to come forward. The Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from The Man.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and The Man counters with a two punch combo.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thurgood Jenkins 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#
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Man 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 Jenkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Jenkins forces The Man back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins stalls. #T1#
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Man.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from The Man.
The Man scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Man. The Man obviously looking to wear him down.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Jenkins wants to slow The Man down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins motions for The Man to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The Man drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage. #BC#
The Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Man missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man tries to clinch up.
The Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Man's head backwards.#T3#
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and The Man counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins cracks The Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins 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.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Man takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Man. #CL#
The Man clinches with his opponent.
A short left from The Man.
The Man misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
The Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
The Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jenkins just manages to avoid it.
The Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thurgood Jenkins.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Experiment Il tries to land a leg kick but The Man saw it coming and moves away.
The Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Experiment Il has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Experiment Il misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
The Man takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Man has a takedown stuffed.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
The Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Experiment Il is wise to it.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Man, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocking some punches. #T1#
The Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment Il just stands there and leans against the cage.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il is trying to break the clinch but The Man has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
The Man decides to pull guard.
Experiment Il controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The Man wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Experiment Il is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
The Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Experiment Il has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
The Man wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment.
Experiment Il will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Experiment Il slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Man is trying to keep Experiment Il in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
The Man shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
The Man follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Experiment Il works the jab nicely.
The Man tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but The Man moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
The Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but The Man moves out of range.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
The Man misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but The Man is having none of it.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from The Man misses.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
The Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
A slow jab from The Man misses its intended target.
Experiment Il throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Man.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Man shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il lunges at The Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Man's hand.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
The Man feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
The Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
The Man tries to pull guard but Experiment Il won't allow it.
The Man blocks a body shot from Experiment Il. #BC#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.#CL2#
The Man closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.#TD2#
The Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
The Man trying to keep a closed guard but Experiment Il is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment Il stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position. #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#
The Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Experiment Il defends well.
The Man keeping moving, preventing Experiment Il from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot.#TD2#
The Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
The Man in side control, throwing shots but Experiment Il defends.
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but The Man keeps moving and retains side control.
The Man trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Experiment Il is trying to control The Man's posture but The Man avoids it.
Experiment Il is trying to improve his position.
Experiment Il stops The Man from passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ground and pound from The Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Experiment Il knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Man on the ground.
Experiment Il manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Man's best efforts.
The Man is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Man is trying for a kimura here. Experiment Il looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Man wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and The Man counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Kansalainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kansalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansalainen, not yet.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansalainen has his hands on The Man's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kansalainen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Kansalainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Man off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by The Man.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
The Man throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man blocks a jab.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
The Man misses with a straight right.
The Man swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
The Man slips under a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.
Kansalainen punishes The Man's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
The Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man is looking to wear down Kansalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Man misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Man.
The Man defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kansalainen looks to move away, The Man throws a big counter combo but Kansalainen just gets out of the way.
The Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
The Man misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Man looks to clinch
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kansalainen pinned against the cage. Kansalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Man misses with a body shot.
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
The Man cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Man misses with a hook.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kansalainen enables The Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kansalainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kansalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kansalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kansalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansalainen, not yet.
Kansalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kansalainen keeping full guard, as The Man tries to pass.
Kansalainen has control of The Man's left arm, preventing The Man from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man tries to counter with a takedown but Kansalainen is quick to defend against it.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.#T2#
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from The Man misses its target.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
The Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man lands a lovely overhand right.
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from The Man.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
The Man takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
The Man dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
The Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen jabs The Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but The Man ducks down to avoid it.
The Man misses with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man staying out of range there.
The Man avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Man has time to react.
The Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Man fails with the takedown
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man feinted with a counter takedown.
The Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Man misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
The Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.
The Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
The Man tries to counter with a takedown but Kansalainen is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Man doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
The Man rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Man walks into a straight right hand from Kansalainen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into The Man's ribs.#CL#
The Man moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.#T1#
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
The Man blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kansalainen up against the cage.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kansalainen.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.
The Man blocking some punches.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
The Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks The Man with an open hand slap.#T2#
The Man throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
As Kansalainen looks to move away, The Man throws a big counter combo but Kansalainen just gets out of the way.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
The Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Man somewhat.
Kansalainen takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
It looked like The Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
The Man working aggressively here. #T3#
A short left from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Man misses with a body shot.
The Man tries for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away easily
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen lands a head shot.
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Man staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - The Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by The Man.
The Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Man thinking.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
The Man lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Man misses with a looping right.
The Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 117 Gonza - Potter
Date: Mar 27, 2018

#R1#
The Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
The Man misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Man.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
The Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
The Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
The Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy misses with a combination
and The Man counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Murphy misses the body punch
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws out a counter right but The Man avoids it with no problem.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. The Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy slips under a jab.
The Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
The Man takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws out a counter right but The Man avoids it with no problem.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from The Man does no damage.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Man doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy cracks The Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The Man throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
Murphy defending well as The Man loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy lands a nice hook to The Man's body. The Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Man staying out of range there.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Man misses with a looping right.
The Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
The Man ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Man misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
The Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from The Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy lands with a cross.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy catches The Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Man misses with a body shot.
The Man swinging wildly here.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook
and The Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eliah Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.#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!
A big left from Murphy misses.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
The Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy moves out of range as The Man strikes.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Man.
The Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy throws a right and a left that The Man avoids nicely.
The Man throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
The Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from The Man.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Man with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliah Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man slips a straight right by Murphy.
The Man moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Man lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Man might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Man moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
The Man is looking to counter punch.
A big left from The Man misses.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#T1#
The Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Man is just out of range.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Man is just out of range.
The Man is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The Man darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.#T2#
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by The Man. #T3#
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Man controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
The Man taking a breather.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Man controls his hands.
Eliah Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from The Man.
The Man prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
The Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man lands a left hand.
The Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from The Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocking some punches.
The Man tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
The Man is trying to stall.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eliah Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Murphy misses.
The Man jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Man misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
The Man looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but The Man moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Jab by The Man.#T1#
The Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and The Man counters with a straight right hand.
The Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy moves out of range as The Man strikes.
Murphy throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
The Man scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for The Man.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and The Man counters with a left to the body.
The Man tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but The Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but The Man is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The Man clinches.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to work over The Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of The Man's head.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
The Man lands a right hand.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
The Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
The Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Murphy rolls with it to try and escape but The Man cranks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Man lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Man defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
The Man jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Man swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from The Man misses
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from The Man.
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Man misses with a left hand
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali cracks The Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ali misses.
The Man slips a jab from Ali.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Man on the side of the head.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali 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.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Man takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ali avoids the body shot from The Man.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The Man has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali working aggressively here. #TD#
The Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
The Man is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
The Man has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Ali gets to his feet - The Man follows without any prompting.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from The Man.
Ali throws out a counter right but The Man avoids it with no problem.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Man takes a step back to recover.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Man shoots in but no luck this time.
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Man swinging wildly here. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
The Man misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali thinks about the counter body kick.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
The Man swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The Man has managed to clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man prevents a body shot from Ali.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.#BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
A combination from The Man does no damage. #TD#
Ali gets caught flat footed, as The Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that The Man has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ali wants to stand up but The Man is controlling him. #ES2#
Ali is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #T3#
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man taking a breather.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
A body shot lands from The Man.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali cracks The Man with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali. #T4#
The Man moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a counter combo.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
The Man slips under a jab from Ali.
The Man darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns The Man into the cage.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Man misses with a hook to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man tries to clinch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man scores with a nice strike.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ali misses.
The Man misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Man.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Man throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from The Man misses. #T1#
The Man throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
The Man misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man misses with the combination.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#T2#
Ali throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
The Man feints and as Ali raises his hands in defense, The Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Ali 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.
Ali controls The Man momentarily but The Man frees himself. #T3##ES2#
Ali has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Man has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. #T4#
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a body shot.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Man.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali is working The Man over against the cage.
A short right from Ali.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A relieved looking Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Skrarez pushes The Man up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
The Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrarez uses from the top position. #SUB2#
The Man working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Skrarez distracts The Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrarez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skrarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Man is tightening it up a little... Skrarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Skrarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Skrarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob The Man!

Event: Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
The Man cracks Long with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Long doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Long doesn't seem phased though.
Long tries to clinch there but The Man circles away.
The Man throws a body punch but Long moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from The Man.
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
The Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to The Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man slowing the pace effectively.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Long is trying to break free.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but The Man avoids the damage to the body.
The Man lands with a left to the head. #T1#
The Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Long.
The Man prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
The Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Man has Long pushed against the cage.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Long is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Long or not.
Long looks winded!
The Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Long backwards.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
Nice body punch from The Man.
The Man gets through Long's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
The Man jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man pulls Long in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
The Man looking for a triangle here. Long is fighting it but it looks tight! The Man pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Long is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Castellano drives through and clinches with The Man against the cage.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Castellano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man tries to work over Castellano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellano's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Man.
Castellano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Castellano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellano tries to pull guard but The Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Castellano drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castellano as The Man tries to tie him up.
Castellano blocking some punches.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Man has Castellano pushed against the cage.
Castellano's coach down at Iron mikes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castellano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellano controls his hands.
Castellano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castellano digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
The Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Man is trying to control. Castellano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Man wants to free his trapped foot but Castellano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellano keeping hold of The Man's head, controlling as best he can.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The Man trying to control from half guard but Castellano is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castellano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castellano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Man has Castellano in his guard.#REVB#
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Castellano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Man is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano postures up.
Castellano slips nicely into 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.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Castellano is looking for a kimura but The Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castellano to get the leverage.
The Man is trying to maintain the position but Castellano is very close to passing his half guard.
Castellano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castellano is thwarting The Man's attempts to control the position.
Castellano is trying to control the action in half guard but The Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Castellano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Castellano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Man cracks Castellano with an open hand slap.
The Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Man avoids the body shot from Castellano.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Castellano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellano takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Castellano does no damage.
The Man tests Castellano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Castellano swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The Man misses with a right hand
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
The Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellano blocks a jab.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Man rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
The Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castellano's half guard.
Castellano works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Man trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano controlling the position.
The Man trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano has The Man pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Castellano - just one landing.
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano misses with a looping right.
The Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellano swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano scores with a one two! The Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castellano throws a series of strikes that have The Man backpedaling. #T3#
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellano misses with a looping right.
The Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castellano!
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Castellano misses.
The Man throws a jab when Castellano was well out of range.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellano.
Castellano lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano tries to move into range but The Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellano wants to counter with a clinch but The Man pushes him away.
The Man scores with a hook to the body. Castellano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Man walks into a jab.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man moves out of range as Castellano strikes.
The Man misses with a combination
and Castellano counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Castellano forces The Man back against the cage and clinches.
Castellano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man is trying to pull guard but Castellano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man prevents the takedown attempt.
The Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Castellano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Castellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
Castellano slips a jab from The Man.
The Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellano works the jab nicely.
The Man jabs at Castellano's body.
Castellano misses with a straight right.
Castellano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castellano slips under a jab from The Man.
The Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man scores with a body shot.
The Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man swings for the body but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Man.
Castellano throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
Castellano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Castellano misses with a looping left.#TD#
The Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is pressing down on Castellano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castellano is holding on for now.
Castellano looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Castellano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Man's back!
Castellano avoiding The Man 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Castellano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Man trying to control the hands but Castellano won't let him.
The Man turns into Castellano and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leo Castellano has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The Man being controlled here momentarily.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castellano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Man, into his guard. #REVB#
Castellano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castellano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The Man is trying to get back to half guard.
The Man is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castellano is controlling him well.
The Man is trying to control Castellano's posture but Castellano avoids it. #SUB2#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Castellano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Castellano.
I've got Castellano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ABW 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017

#R1#
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Man's sensitive parts.
Young tries to work over The Man's front leg with a kick but The Man checks it.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.#TD#
Young gets caught napping as The Man dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Young trying to keep a closed guard but The Man is proving a slippery customer.
Young trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
The Man is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Man misses the jab.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Man misses with a hook.
The Man misses with an uppercut.
The Man 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.
The Man throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by The Man as he connects with a hook.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Young is rocked!
BOOM! The Man lands a beautiful left hook that drops Young. Young tries to recover but The Man is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Young lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
The Man throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Dayley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dayley.
Dayley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayley trying to control the position from guard on top but The Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Man looking to control. #SUB2#
The Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dayley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dayley wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dayley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Dayley got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dayley has managed to get both his arms back between The Man's legs - danger averted.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The Man keeping moving, preventing Dayley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Man has his foot on Dayley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dayley works his way back into a safe position though.
Dayley wants to pass the guard but The Man is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Man keeping full guard, as Dayley tries to pass.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dayley drops back looking for a leg! The Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Man manages to kick Dayley off! Dayley jumps back into The Man's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dayley tries to free his leg and advance position but The Man is retaining full guard.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Man is keeping the position for now.
The Man has Dayley pulled in close to control his posture.
The Man controls Dayley momentarily but Dayley frees himself.
Dayley wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
Dayley distracts The Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Dayley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dayley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Man on the ground.#T3#
Dayley trying to control the position from guard on top but The Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayley stopping the sweep attempt from The Man.#SUB2#
The Man looking for a guillotine here but Dayley defends easily.
The Man working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
The Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dayley defends it easily.
The Man keeping moving, preventing Dayley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dayley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Man's head.#SUB2#
The Man working for a triangle but Dayley defends it easily.
Dayley looking to sit in guard and control but The Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayley keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Man connects with a looping right hand.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
The Man misses with an uppercut.
Dayley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dayley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dayley.
Dayley trying to control but The Man is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man managing to control the position.
The Man is trying to control the position but Dayley postures up. #T1##SUB2#
The Man has his foot on Dayley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dayley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
The Man looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dayley is defending well. The Man quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dayley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Man celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob The Man!

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