Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Kim drives through and clinches with Stoddler against the cage.
Stoddler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Stoddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kim lands a jab to Stoddler's midsection.#CL#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Stoddler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoddler.
Kim lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim prevents a body shot from Stoddler.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler has a couple of punches blocked by Kim. #BC#
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Kim gets a clinch.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Stoddler throws a head punch that misses.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kim.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Stoddler 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.
Kim blocks a body shot from Stoddler.
Kim tries a body shot but Stoddler blocks it.
Stoddler lands a body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim stalling in the clinch.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Stoddler lands with a right to the head.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Stoddler blocks a body shot from Kim. #T3#
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stoddler.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
Stoddler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Stoddler gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim stalling against the cage.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
A short left from Kim.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoddler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoddler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim digs a right hand into Stoddler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoddler's gas tank. #T4#
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stoddler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stoddler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoddler's head backwards.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoddler circles away.
Kim takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kim has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Good body shot from Kim.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tud Stoddler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Stoddler throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Stoddler's ribcage. Stoddler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kim just leaning against Stoddler, taking a breather.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Kim tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim prevents a body shot from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Kim taking a breather.#T2#
Stoddler scores with a hook to the body.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Stoddler lands a body punch.
Stoddler misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Stoddler can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries a body shot but Stoddler blocks it. #T3#
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Stoddler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoddler.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocking some punches.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Stoddler has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim blocks a body shot from Stoddler.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoddler controls his hands.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler lands with a left to the head.
Stoddler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoddler blocking some punches.
Kim slowing the pace effectively.
Kim misses with some punches.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
Stoddler can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler 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#
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim backing away here, and Stoddler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoddler! But no joy.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoddler off the cage and back into range.
Kim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Kim.
Stoddler slips a straight right by Kim.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kim checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoddler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Stoddler is out of range.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoddler avoids a kick to the body.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stoddler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler throws a wild body kick that Kim sees coming a mile off.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoddler throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Stoddler misses
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoddler but Stoddler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Stoddler blocks the body kick.
Stoddler throws a big shot that misses.
Stoddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoddler in his tracks.
Stoddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Stoddler saw it coming and moves away.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Kim throws a body kick that misses
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Stoddler sees coming a mile off.
Stoddler flicks out a counter leg kick but Kim steps away.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stoddler manages to circle out of the way.
Kim throws a leg kick but Stoddler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler 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 defenses there by Kim.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Stoddler lands an overhand right.
Stoddler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoddler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kim 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yasol Kim!
A relieved looking Yasol Kim 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: SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Nakano swings for the body but Stoddler moves out of range.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Stoddler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Nakano catches Stoddler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano throws the left hand but Stoddler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler swinging wildly here.
Nakano works the jab nicely.#T1#
Stoddler cracks a nice hook into Nakano's ribs.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakano tests Stoddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Stoddler is rocked!
Nakano drops Stoddler with a big left hand! Stoddler is injured, injured bad! Nakano jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoyuki Nakano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Naoyuki Nakano made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
A cross from Stoddler lands.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Stoddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoddler misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kurosaki lands a big head kick that sends Stoddler tumbling to the mat! Kurosaki takes a step backwards and waves Stoddler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Stoddler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki finds Stoddler's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Stoddler flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kurosaki lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Stoddler will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akio Kurosaki!

Event: Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler lands a jab.
Stoddler throws a body punch but Sea moves out of range.
Sea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sea.
Sea appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sea throws a lazy right hand but Stoddler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoddler swings widly with a right hand
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Sea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sea throws the left hand but Stoddler avoids the punch easily.
Stoddler thumps Sea with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sea or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoddler, which made it look bad.
Stoddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoddler. #KD#
Sea catches Stoddler napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Stoddler to the canvas! #ROC#Stoddler is rocked!
Sea passes Stoddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stoddler is still in real trouble! Can Sea finish him?
Sea lands a big elbow - Stoddler is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coral Sea!
In his post fight interview, Coral Sea started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Stoddler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Stoddler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Stoddler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
Stoddler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoddler lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoddler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa moves out of range as Stoddler strikes.
Barbosa delivers a nice body kick.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Stoddler avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoddler misses with a kick to the body.
Stoddler walks into a jab.
Barbosa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Stoddler ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stoddler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barbosa follows Stoddler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 712
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Stoddler is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Stoddler misses its intended target.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoddler. That one must have hurt.
Stoddler connects with a single shot there.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler throws a head kick that half lands.
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner lands the left hand.#ROC#Stoddler is rocked!
Turner is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stoddler flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stoddler is out cold! Turner holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner 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: ICS 48
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Half Assed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Half Assed blocks the body kick.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Stoddler.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down. #T1#
A jab from Stoddler misses.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Stoddler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Stoddler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler wants to slow Half Assed down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body kick.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoddler defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Half Assed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stoddler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stoddler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Stoddler is letting Half Assed control him for a moment. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Stoddler is defending well. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Stoddler is defending well.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stoddler wants to control but Half Assed postures up.
Stoddler is not content to let Half Assed control the position. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stoddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Half Assed's guard! Nice work there by Stoddler! #SUB#
Stoddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoddler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Stoddler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoddler works his way back into a safe position though.
Half Assed looking to control.
Stoddler wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoddler defends well.
Half Assed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Anti Half Assed 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#
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoddler throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoddler cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Half Assed scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoddler misses with a straight left.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler looks for the body kick but Half Assed saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Half Assed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
Stoddler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Stoddler is looking to slow Half Assed down with leg kicks.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed misses with a takedown attempt - Stoddler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Stoddler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Half Assed's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Stoddler drives through and clinches with Half Assed against the cage.
Half Assed lands with a short shot to the head.
Half Assed tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoddler has a couple of punches blocked by Half Assed.
Stoddler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage. #T3#
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
Half Assed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Half Assed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
Still in the clinch, Stoddler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Half Assed jumps guard but Stoddler stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoddler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Half Assed back 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!
Stoddler blocking some punches.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Stoddler as the two fighters clinch.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoddler tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
Half Assed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoddler smiles and moves away.
Half Assed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoddler to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoddler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoddler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stoddler lands with an overhand left.
Stoddler misses with a hook to the body
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected. #ROC#Stoddler is rocked!
That kick from Stoddler tenderised Half Assed's leg. Half Assed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoddler is looking to clinch.
Stoddler scores with a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Half Assed thinking.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Stoddler's head but Stoddler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Stoddler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Stoddler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Half Assed gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahms lands with a right hand.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Brahms stuns Stoddler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Brahms's head but Brahms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoddler scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Brahms throws a series of punches but Stoddler avoids them all with ease.
Brahms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Stoddler there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoddler, which made it look bad.
Brahms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoddler.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Stoddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler appeared to try and counter that last move 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.
Stoddler connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms jabs at Stoddler's body.#T1##TD#
Brahms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoddler's half guard.
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.
Brahms tries to pass to full mount but Stoddler defends it.
Stoddler is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brahms controlling the action here.
Brahms wants to control but Stoddler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stoddler defends it well.
Stoddler controlling the position for now.#T2#
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoddler keeps working. #SUB#
Brahms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brahms thows a huge punch but Stoddler dodges it nicely.
Brahms throwing shots but Stoddler is blocking nicely.
Stoddler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brahms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stoddler wants to control but Brahms is keeping busy. #T3#
Ground and pound from Brahms.
Stoddler is trying to maintain the position but Brahms is very close to passing his half guard.
Stoddler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms is trying to control. Stoddler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brahms content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoddler is looking to improve his position.
Stoddler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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. Brahms connects with a nice short shot to Stoddler's temple. #T4##SUB#
Brahms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brahms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brahms prevents Stoddler from improving his position.
Stoddler gets full guard.
Stoddler keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms is in close to Stoddler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brahms scores with a leg kick.
Stoddler tries a low kick but Brahms avoids it.
Brahms fails with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Stoddler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Stoddler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoddler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brahms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stoddler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though.
Brahms with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.#T1#
Stoddler is looking to land body kicks.
Brahms looks for a takedown but Stoddler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms goes for a double leg but Stoddler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoddler continues to drive forward.
Stoddler counters with a body kick.
Stoddler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brahms tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoddler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brahms somewhat.
Stoddler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoddler feints and then cracks Brahms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brahms down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoddler, as that shot connected.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a good jab.#TD#
Brahms throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Brahms finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.
Stoddler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brahms 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.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoddler pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Brahms wants to control from the top but Stoddler keeps moving.
Brahms is fighting to break Stoddler's control of his arms but Stoddler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brahms swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoddler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoddler. That snapped Brahms's head back.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brahms misses with a body punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Stoddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoddler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoddler lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Brahms feinted with a counter takedown.
Stoddler checks a low kick from Brahms.
Stoddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brahms is looking to wear down Stoddler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brahms is defended easily by Stoddler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stoddler with the inside leg kick.
Stoddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brahms needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
Brahms jabs Stoddler right on the nose. Stoddler blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Stoddler.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms takes one on the button.
Stoddler connects with a right hand. Brahms shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Stoddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stoddler blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Brahms throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brahms misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Brahms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoddler's guard.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms postures up. #T2#
Brahms advances position into side control!
Stoddler struggling a bit here.
Stoddler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brahms's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoddler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brahms trying to control from Stoddler's half guard. Stoddler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Brahms works over Stoddler with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Brahms lands a couple of digs.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoddler working a defensive guard but Brahms passes into half guard.
Stoddler is refusing to be controlled, as Brahms sits in half guard.
Stoddler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stoddler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms. #SUB#
Brahms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoddler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brahms is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoddler reverses the position - he's now on top in Brahms's guard.
Stoddler is pushing down on Brahms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brahms is fighting to maintain full guard but Stoddler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stoddler wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
Stoddler is looking to advance position but Brahms won't allow it.
Well, if Stoddler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoddler 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
After the fight, Tud Stoddler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ICS 40
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoddler misses with a body kick.
Schmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoddler.
Stoddler swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schmidt lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Stoddler as Schmidt shoots in.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schmidt misses with a hook
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
Stoddler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.#T1#
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Stoddler thows a leg kick but Schmidt checks it
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Schmidt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Schmidt misses with a hook.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoddler connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoddler slips a jab from Schmidt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt. #T2#
Stoddler cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoddler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmidt - the referee stops the clock and Stoddler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmidt. Stoddler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Schmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Stoddler throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Stoddler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schmidt misses with a right hand
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Stoddler scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoddler throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Stoddler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoddler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combo that has Schmidt backing up. Schmidt nods at Stoddler to acknowledge the strikes.
Schmidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Stoddler moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
and Stoddler counters with a series of strikes. Schmidt will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoddler.#T4#
Stoddler stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Stoddler.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Stoddler moves out of range easily.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt scores with a push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stoddler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt'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#
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Stoddler does no damage.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoddler throws a counter combo.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Schmidt is rocked!#CUT2#Dieter Schmidt's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Stoddler drives through and clinches with Schmidt against the cage.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoddler lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoddler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schmidt. Stoddler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
A very excited looking Tud Stoddler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ICS 35
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler misses with a low kick.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoddler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.#CL#
Stoddler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoddler is defending well for now.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Stoddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands with a left 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!
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stoddler. #T1#
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler lands a nice uppercut.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stoddler on the inside.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Stoddler's head. #ROC2#Stoddler is rocked!
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Stoddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoddler blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
Half Assed presses Stoddler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed cracks Stoddler with a nice body shot.
Stoddler is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoddlers head.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Stoddler! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
As Anti Half Assed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: ICS 25
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Song connects with a single shot there.
Song moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Stoddler seems unphased.
Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoddler's calf.
Stoddler throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side.
Stoddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Song moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song. #T1#
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Song lands a body shot.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Song misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Stoddler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoddler slips a jab from Song.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Song slams his shin into Stoddler's torso.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Song connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Stoddler avoids a kick to the body.
Song misses with a looping left.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler misses the jab.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song 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.
Song lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoddler's head.
Song slips under a jab from Stoddler.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoddler just manages to avoid it.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoddler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoddler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick from Song lands but Stoddler takes it in his stride.
Song misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Stoddler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Song.
Stoddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Song.
Stoddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stoddler.
Song misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Song swings for the body but Stoddler moves out of range.
A left lands for Song.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song throws a leg kick
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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#
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Song misses the jab.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler throws a body kick that misses.
Stoddler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stoddler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Song has got the better of the exchanges.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Stoddler misses with a hook
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stoddler 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 telegraphed right hand from Stoddler misses the target.
Song lands a jab.
Song connects with a right hand. Stoddler shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song lands a jab.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Stoddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoddler.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoddler.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a nice leg kick.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Song scores with a body shot.
Stoddler throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song pushes Stoddler away with a front kick.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Song coming out on top.
Jab by Song.#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!
A low kick from Song is predictable there
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Song connects with a right hand. Stoddler shakes it off.
Stoddler wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Nice cross by Song.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Song there.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler works the jab nicely.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoddler can do to turn this around?
Song throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoddler 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 Song has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Song and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Stoddler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Nice cross by Song.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoddler.
Stoddler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoddler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Song misses with a hook
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Song lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoddler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Song thows a leg kick but Stoddler checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut
and Song counters with a good low kick that Stoddler was not able to check.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song moves out of range as Stoddler strikes.
Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
Stoddler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Song scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song slips a straight right by Stoddler.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoddler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Song checks it well.
Stoddler tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoddler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song looks to land a right hand but Stoddler moved out of range.
Song backing away here, and Stoddler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoddler! But no joy.
Song throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoddler.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoddler at a distance.
Song does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Stoddler misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoddler's head backwards.
Stoddler tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoddler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Stoddler misses.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts.
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!
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Song.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song lands a head shot.
Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoddler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Song feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoddler.#T3#
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoddler takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoddler.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoddler misses with a low kick.
Stoddler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoddler is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Song throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Song jabs Stoddler right on the nose. Stoddler blinks but takes it well.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Song misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Stoddler down.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song throws a shot to the body.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Stoddler looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
Song digs a good hook to Stoddler's body.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoddler tried to score with a low kick but Song checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Song throws a head kick that misses
and Stoddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoddler misses with a kick to the body.
Stoddler checks a leg kick nicely.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Song scores with a head kick. Stoddler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Song.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoddler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song avoids the head kick by Stoddler.
A head kick misses from Stoddler.
Song lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song avoids the head kick by Stoddler. #T2#
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Stoddler's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoddler tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoddler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
Stoddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Song works Stoddler's body with a nice hook.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song backing away here, and Stoddler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Song finds it's target.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song lands a nice hook to Stoddler's body. Stoddler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Stoddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Song misses.
Song cracks Stoddler with an open hand slap.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song misses with a head kick.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a combination. Song tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stoddler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song cracks Stoddler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Song throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Song.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
Song throws the left hand but Stoddler avoids the punch easily.
Song lands a body shot.
Song misses with a hook
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Song looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
A cross from Song lands.
Nice jab there from Stoddler.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Song wants to slow Stoddler down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Stoddler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Song tries to land a front kick but Stoddler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song scores with a body shot.
Song throws a leg kick
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song scores with a jab.
A low kick from Stoddler misses
and Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoddler. Stoddler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoddler slips a jab from Song.
Stoddler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
The crowd cheers as Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoddler doesn't seem phased though.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Song.
Song connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoddler staying out of range there.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoddler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoddler's head. #T3#
Stoddler throws a head kick that misses
and Song makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoddler really felt that one!
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoddler under the eye.
Song tests Stoddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoddler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Song.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Song.
Stoddler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tud Stoddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoddler takes one to the chin there.
Song lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler misses with a jab to the body
and Song counters with a good low kick that Stoddler was not able to check.
Stoddler throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoddler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him. #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!
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Min-Sik Song's cut is getting worse.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Song blocks it well.
Stoddler swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Song misses its target.
Song misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Song.
Stoddler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Song lands.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song retains his lightweight title!
Min-Sik Song 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: CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Stoddler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stoddler blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a kick to the temple. Stoddler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Stoddler.
Stoddler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse 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.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Arendse clinches.
Stoddler blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Stoddler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoddler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoddler misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse is leaning against Stoddler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stoddler blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands a right hand. #T3#
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Stoddler's ribcage. Stoddler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse tries a body shot but Stoddler blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #ROC#
Stoddler is rocked!
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Stoddler looks winded!
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stoddler can turn it around.
Arendse working aggressively here. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stoddler to the canvas! Stoddler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arendse keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: Demolition 9 - TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoddler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoddler.
Graves digs a good body shot into Stoddler's ribs.
Graves moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Graves throws a jab when Stoddler was well out of range.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoddler has time to react.
Stoddler misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Stoddler tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Stoddler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoddler rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoddler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoddler is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Graves gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Graves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stoddler sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is defending well.
Graves passes into side control, despite Stoddler's attempt to control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Stoddler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Graves wants to control but Stoddler is keeping him busy.
Graves tries to move to mount but Stoddler blocks the move with his legs.
Stoddler is not content to let Graves control the position. #T3#
Stoddler tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stoddler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stoddler struggling a bit here.
Graves trying to control the action but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Graves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Graves trying to control the action but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves works to advance to full mount. Stoddler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stoddler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graves.
Stoddler tries to hold on but Graves postures up.
Stoddler tries to reverse the position but Graves maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves wants to take Stoddler's back here but Stoddler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stoddler just holding on.
Graves is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves 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#
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoddler tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Stoddler cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Stoddler sprawls well.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Stoddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Stoddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves sizes up Stoddler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves slips a jab from Stoddler.
Stoddler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Stoddler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves thuds a left hand into Stoddler's body.#TD2#
Graves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Graves showed some decent athleticism there.
Stoddler is doing well to control the position and prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is defending well.
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoddler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Stoddler is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoddler is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Stoddler defends it.
Graves is stalling here. Stoddler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Graves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stoddler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Stoddler tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Graves wants to control but Stoddler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stoddler wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Stoddler has control of the leg.
Stoddler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graves trying to get back to full guard but Stoddler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Stoddler's ribs.
Stoddler takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Stoddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoddler.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Stoddler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.#T1#
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoddler doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoddler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
Graves lands a jab to Stoddler's midsection.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves clobbers Stoddler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graves connects with a body shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stoddler has knocked Graves down with a huge combo! Stoddler steps away and waves a wobbly Graves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoddler finish him?
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Ernest Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddler throws an uppercut from hell that sends Graves clean off his feet! He's out cold! Stoddler stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
Tud Stoddler 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: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Stoddler, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Stoddler against the cage but Stoddler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoddler throws a counter high kick but Graves was just alert enough to avoid it.
Graves fails with the takedown
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves misses with a takedown
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Tud Stoddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
Stoddler looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoddler tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Stoddler counters with a crisp one two that drops Graves! Stoddler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Graves to his feet! Graves is in big trouble!#ROC#
Graves is rocked!#TD2#
Graves scores with a takedown into Stoddler's guard.
Graves is still in real trouble! Can Stoddler finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves postures up.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves passes Stoddler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoddler's head.
Stoddler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Stoddler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stoddler controlling the position for now.#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.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is defending well.
Stoddler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stoddler is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stoddler trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Graves pushes Stoddler up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stoddler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoddler.
Graves wants a takedown.
Stoddler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoddler misses with a body punch.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoddler tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stoddler is defending well.
Graves tries for a takedown but Stoddler manages to get underhooks.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler lands with a light punch inside.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoddler prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Stoddler tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
Stoddler is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoddler down to the mat. Stoddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoddler as he jumps to the side.
Stoddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoddler as he avoids it easily.
Graves looks for a takedown but Stoddler sprawls well.
Stoddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoddler cracks Graves with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stoddler leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
Stoddler throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoddler pinned against the cage. Stoddler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tud Stoddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves tries for a takedown but Stoddler circles away easily
and Stoddler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves fails with the takedown.#T1#
Stoddler with a hook.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoddler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Graves. Stoddler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
Tud Stoddler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Stoddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoddler catches Pentele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele tests Stoddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoddler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoddler slips a jab from Pentele.
Pentele works Stoddler's body with a nice hook.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoddler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pentele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoddler momentarily.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts. #T1#
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Stoddler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pentele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stoddler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoddler lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pentele has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler presses Pentele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Stoddler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses
and Stoddler counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoddler throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
Stoddler slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
As Pentele looks to move away, Stoddler throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
Pentele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Stoddler's body. Stoddler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Stoddler counters with a good low kick that Pentele was not able to check.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Pentele finds it's way through Stoddler's defenses. #T3#
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoddler looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Pentele darts in and clinches Stoddler up against the cage.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler wants to break free but Pentele has control.
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Stoddler lands a nice uppercut.
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #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!#BC#
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Stoddler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Stoddler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele keeps Stoddler at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler avoids the head kick by Pentele.
It looked like Stoddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoddler takes one on the button.
Pentele dips to his left and cracks Stoddler with an uppercut!
Pentele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Stoddler takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Pentele stuns Stoddler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele moves out of range as Stoddler strikes.
Pentele lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoddler's head.
Stoddler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoddler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a hook.#T2#
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoddler should have avoided that one.
Stoddler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pentele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoddler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele looks for the body kick but Stoddler saw that one coming.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stoddler.
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoddler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoddler connects with the punch.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Stoddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Pentele moves forwards but Stoddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoddler ducks right into an uppercut from Pentele.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stoddler! Pentele is out on his feet! Stoddler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pentele is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pentele is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Tud Stoddler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 104 Stoddler v Bartoli
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Bartoli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Stoddler ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Stoddler drops Bartoli with a beautiful combination! Bartoli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stoddler is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Valerio Bartoli has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartoli counters with a body kick.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
A shot to the body from Stoddler misses
enabling Bartoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stoddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stoddler takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli is looking for the big counter here.
Bartoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoddler.
Stoddler swings widly with a right hand
and Bartoli counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoddler delivers a nice body kick.
Bartoli defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Stoddler looks to land a body kick but Bartoli moved away.
Bartoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Stoddler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoddler throws a head kick that misses.
Bartoli throws out a counter right but Stoddler avoids it with no problem.
Bartoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartoli misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartoli takes one on the button.#KD#
Stoddler sends Bartoli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoddler is motioning to the referee to let Bartoli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Bartoli is rocked!
Stoddler weaves into range and cracks Bartoli right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bartoli goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stoddler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Tud Stoddler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Stoddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoddler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoddler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Stoddler's shoulder, as Stoddler tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
Pentele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Pentele misses the jab.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pentele keeps Stoddler at a distance using the push kick.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Pentele clinches with his opponent.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Stoddler.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stoddler is working Pentele over against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Stoddler scores with a hook to the body.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Stoddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stoddler moved out of range.
Stoddler moves out of range of the leg kick from Pentele.#T3#
Stoddler misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands with a kick to the temple. Pentele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stoddler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Stoddler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pentele.#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!
Pentele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoddler's head backwards.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoddler misses with a body shot
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoddler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Pentele clinches up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards. #BC2#
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoddler needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoddler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tud Stoddler 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#
Stoddler thows a leg kick but Pentele checks it
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoddler dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler misses with a combination
and Pentele counters with a good, hard body kick but Stoddler shrugs it off.
Stoddler misses with a hook.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoddler slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Stoddler avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A head kick from Pentele lands but Stoddler takes it in his stride.
Pentele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler scores with a nice right hand.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele throws a right hand that Stoddler ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoddler also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoddler.
Stoddler takes one on the button.#T2#
Stoddler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a head kick that drops Pentele to the mat! Pentele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Pentele is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele pushes Stoddler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler pushes Pentele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Pentele looking to stall.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoddler controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele. #T3#
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Pentele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pentele.
Stoddler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pentele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stoddler can turn it around.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoddler wants to get back to striking at distance but Pentele won't allow it.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoddler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoddler controls his hands.
Stoddler scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow. #T4#
Stoddler is trying to break the clinch but Pentele is controlling him.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pentele tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stoddler breaks the clinch.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pentele lands with a kick to the temple. Stoddler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a nice body kick.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Stoddler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoddler slips under a jab.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Stoddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele swings for the body but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pentele misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pentele! Stoddler lets Pentele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Pentele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler throws a combination that misses
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoddler counters with an outside leg kick.
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Pentele misses the body punch
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Pentele misses with the body kick
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoddler eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Pentele does it's job there.
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoddler should have avoided that one.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range and Pentele settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Stoddler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoddler sizes up Pentele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele tries to clinch up.
Stoddler defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Stoddler's ribs.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoddler at a distance.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Stoddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Stoddler moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoddler just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentele.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
Pentele takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stoddler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoddler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Stoddler throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele scores with a nice body kick.
Stoddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Stoddler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoddler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stoddler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tud Stoddler just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Pentele misses with a body shot
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stoddler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele lands with a hook. Stoddler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pentele as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Stoddler blocks the low kick.#T1#
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Stoddler misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele lands with a good body shot.
Stoddler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Stoddler's shoulder, as Stoddler tries to avoid the shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Pentele scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Stoddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Stoddler misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoddler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pentele.
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele scores with a head kick. Stoddler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stoddler blocks the body kick.
Stoddler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
A slow jab from Stoddler misses its intended target.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Pentele gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoddler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Pentele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Pentele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a body punch.
Stoddler is trying to force a seperation but Pentele has the dominant position.
Stoddler tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentele.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele digs a right hand underneath Stoddler's ribcage. Stoddler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pentele misses with a hook to the body
and Stoddler counters with a one-two to the body.
Pentele misses with a combination
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Stoddler's body.
Stoddler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Stoddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a crisp one two that drops Pentele! Stoddler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pentele to his feet! Pentele is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stoddler scores with a counter punch that sends Pentele to the canvas! Stoddler smells blood - he's punishing Pentele with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pentele has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler is the new lightweight champion!
Tud Stoddler 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: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merlin throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
And Stoddler responds with a good body kick, but Merlin manages to step out the way in time.
A punch combination from Merlin misses.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Merlin connects with a jab.
Stoddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Stoddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Merlin is rocked!
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merlin.
Merlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoddler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merlin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoddler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Merlin. Stoddler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler 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: RISE 84 - Boretti Vs. Brinks
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Bayushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bayushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rokugan in the buildup to the fight.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Bayushi.
A cross from Bayushi lands.
Bayushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Bayushi lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Stoddler drops Bayushi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bayushi looks back up at him and smiles so Stoddler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bayushi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoddler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bayushi.
Despite the aggression on Stoddler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Bayushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Stoddler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bayushi! He's just covering up as Stoddler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
After the fight, Tud Stoddler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Shoju Bayushi stepped up to the mic, saying 'The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning is better.'.

Event: RFL-79 Bartoli Vs. Kondo 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stoddler! Graves is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Our winner, Tud Stoddler, 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: RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoddler with a body shot.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Stoddler tenderised Valdez's leg. Valdez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoddler drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Stoddler finds it's target.
A cross from Stoddler lands.
Stoddler throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez on the wrong end of 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!
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Stoddler connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Stoddler's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoddler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoddler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoddler scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler cracks Valdez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoddler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.#ROC2#
Stoddler is rocked!
Valdez drops Stoddler with a huge uppercut! Stoddler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valdez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez is the new lightweight champion!

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves. #TD#
Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stoddler sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
Stoddler is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stoddler avoid being mounted?
Stoddler is looking to improve his position.
Stoddler regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stoddler keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Stoddler has his hands on Graves's head, controlling the position.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stoddler is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoddler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
A cross from Graves lands.#CUT#
It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Graves fails with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
Stoddler connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Stoddler.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Stoddler loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Stoddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves thuds a left hand into Stoddler's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoddler 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 Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoddler to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Stoddler throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves misses with a body punch
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice jab there from Stoddler.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoddler works Graves's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoddler lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Stoddler throws an overhand right that drops Graves like a sack of potatoes! Stoddler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tud Stoddler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-72
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Stoddler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!#TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Stoddler is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Stoddler's guard.
Stoddler pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stoddler keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoddler defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Stoddler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoddler.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Stoddler is controlling Smith's posture.
Stoddler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stays in close to Stoddler's body and controls the position.
Smith 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.
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.#T3#
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Stoddler.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Jab by Stoddler.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoddler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Stoddler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stoddler finish him?! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Stoddler seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
During a confident post fight interview, Tud Stoddler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFLFN-21 -Morris Vs Tud 3
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Good exchange - Stoddler coming out on top.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Morris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nick Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler misses with a left hand
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoddler throws out a powerful jab.
Morris misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoddler. That snapped Morris's head back.
Stoddler scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morris connects with a single shot there.
Morris checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Morris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoddler tries a quick counter leg kick but Morris is wise to it.
Stoddler lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Morris scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morris with a jab.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morris.
The fighters circling - Stoddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoddler misses with a straight left.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoddler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range. #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!
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris thumps Stoddler with a low kick.
Stoddler lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Morris misses.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Stoddler misses.
Morris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stoddler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoddler throws a low kick but Morris moves out of range easily.
A big right from Morris misses.
Stoddler thuds his shin into the meat of Morris's side.
Stoddler moves to clinch but Morris breaks away
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoddler throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Morris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Stoddler is rocked!
Stoddler walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stoddler limp body while Morris jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.#CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagenknecht up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Stoddler breaks from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Wagenknecht counters with a single leg into guard. Stoddler didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoddler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoddler lands with a right hand. #T3#
Wagenknecht ducks right into an uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagenknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Wagenknecht is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Wagenknecht walks into a stiff left hand from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoddler throws a big counter head kick but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Stoddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagenknecht manages to avoid it.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Wagenknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
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!
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Stoddler's arms but Stoddler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Stoddler is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler blocks the elbow strike.
Stoddler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wagenknecht takes one to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoddler to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Stoddler's guard.#SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Stoddler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoddler looking to pass the guard.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.
Wagenknecht trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
Stoddler won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
Wagenknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is pressing down on Stoddler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagenknecht is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler swings for the body but Wagenknecht moves out of range.
Stoddler keeps Wagenknecht at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a swing at Wagenknecht's ribcage but misses.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoddler works Wagenknecht's body with a nice hook.
Wagenknecht takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagenknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler throws a chopping leg kick but Wagenknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Stoddler.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagenknecht off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Wagenknecht has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Stoddler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Stoddler is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoddler down to the mat. Stoddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagenknecht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler punishes Wagenknecht's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoddler finds it's way through Wagenknecht's defenses.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Wagenknecht ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Wagenknecht saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
letting Stoddler counter with a right hand.
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoddler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Wagenknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddler looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a leg kick that knocks Wagenknecht off balance momentarily.
Stoddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Stoddler moves to the side
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Wagenknecht has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Wagenknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Stoddler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagenknecht's knee momentarily.#T2#
Stoddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagenknecht.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.
Stoddler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wagenknecht back to the cage. Stoddler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Stoddler swinging wildly here.
Stoddler jabs Wagenknecht to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wagenknecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Wagenknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Stoddler is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body. #T4##CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler stops a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Stoddler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoddler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler lands with a light punch inside.
Tud Stoddler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries to work over Wagenknecht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoddler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
Our winner, Tud Stoddler, 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: RFLFN-14 Allison vs. Woods
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a hook but Kakka avoids it easily.
Kakka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler lands a nice hook to Kakka's body. Kakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoddler.
Stoddler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakka misses with a combination
and Stoddler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kakka thinking.
Stoddler wants to slow Kakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoddler lands a really nice looking cross but Kakka seems unphased.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stoddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoddler.
Kakka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Kakka throws a nice looking combination but Stoddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kakka is defended easily by Stoddler.#T1#
Stoddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Kakka is rocked!
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoddler connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kakka covering up! Stoddler comes in with a big uppercut and Kakka goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
A victorious Tud Stoddler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL-58
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Stoddler misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoddler.
Morris misses with a hook.
Stoddler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoddler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morris throws a looping overhand right but Stoddler ducks down to avoid it.
Stoddler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morris.
Morris throwing a counter right hand but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris connects with a body shot.
A big right from Stoddler misses.
Morris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Stoddler scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoddler in the body.
Stoddler throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.
Stoddler throws a front kick aimed at Morris's knee but Morris avoids it well.
Morris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stoddler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morris moves out of range of the strikes.
Morris scores with a body shot.
Morris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoddler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoddler.
Stoddler scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Stoddler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Stoddler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Morris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
Morris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morris throws a jab when Stoddler was well out of range.#T2#
Stoddler throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Stoddler is rocked!
Stoddler stuns Morris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Morris lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stoddler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Morris dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Stoddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Stoddler gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White drops back looking for a leg! Stoddler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoddler manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Stoddler's guard.
Stoddler keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoddler 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.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoddler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stoddler looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoddler, not yet.
Stoddler is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White throws a hook but Stoddler avoids it easily.
Stoddler throws a hook but White blocks it.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoddler. Stoddler obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
No joy there for Stoddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from White misses
and Stoddler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoddler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White tries to clinch but Stoddler moves away
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoddler.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a body shot.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoddler's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddler has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoddler is not content to let White control the position.
Stoddler controlling the position for now.
White wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position. #SUB2#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoddler is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Stoddler is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Stoddler is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
Stoddler wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Stoddler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoddler biding his time, controlling White.
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 Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoddler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Stoddler's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoddler with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Shannon White has been cut.
Stoddler lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White misses with a combination
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoddler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White slips a jab and a cross from Stoddler.
Stoddler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Stoddler fails to land with a series of punches.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoddler tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoddler to the ground. Stoddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.#T1#
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoddler tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tud Stoddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon White.
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shannon White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a jab to the head.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Stoddler coming out on top.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoddler finish him?
Stoddler fakes the body blow, causing White to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! White goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fanatic ($125) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RFL-51 Stoddler Vs Morris
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Morris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoddler under the eye.
Morris throws a shot to the body.
Stoddler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Morris.
Morris lands a body shot.
Morris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris throws a front kick aimed at Stoddler's knee but Stoddler avoids it well.
It looked like Stoddler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoddler misses the target.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range.
Morris throws a low kick, looking for Stoddler's leg but Stoddler calmly moves out of range.
Stoddler 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.
Morris thows a body kick. Stoddler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morris avoids the body shot from Stoddler.
Stoddler moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Stoddler throwing a counter right hand but Morris manages to avoid it.#T1#
Morris throws out a loose jab but Stoddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris throws a big shot that misses.
Stoddler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morris throws a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morris - that will leave a mark!
Morris connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Stoddler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Morris fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stoddler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stoddler looks to clinch but Morris throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stoddler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Nick Morris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 116
Date: Oct 14, 2018

#R1#
Stoddler jabs at De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a combination that misses #TD#
and De Barros counters with a takedown into side control.
De Barros lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
De Barros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stoddler 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#
De Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Barros taking a break here but Stoddler is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a kimura here.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
De Barros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddler has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
De Barros is working for a submission of some sort.
De Barros missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoddler is looking for a sweep. De Barros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros 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.
Stoddler won't allow De Barros to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Barros lands a nice short elbow.
De Barros is keen to just control but Stoddler is a slippery customer.
De Barros throws a strike but Stoddler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
De Barros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stoddler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stoddler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoddler is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Stoddler stays in close to De Barros's body and controls the position.
Stoddler throws a big elbow that misses.
De Barros wants to sweep here but Stoddler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoddler wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
Stoddler preventing the sweep.
Stoddler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoddler controlling the position. #T4#
Stoddler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stoddler trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
De Barros struggling a bit here.
De Barros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Barros is letting Stoddler control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Barros tries to bench press Stoddler off him but Stoddler keeps the position.
Stoddler taking a breather here.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bernardo De Barros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
De Barros clinches with his opponent.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Barros is trying to stall.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
Stoddler pushes De Barros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Barros jumps guard but Stoddler stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoddler. #BC2#
Stoddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler stalks De Barros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Barros's face. De Barros staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
De Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Barros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Stoddler as De Barros shoots in.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
De Barros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stoddler duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces De Barros off the cage and back into range.
Stoddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Stoddler thumps De Barros with a low kick.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Stoddler scores with a body shot. #CL#
De Barros closes the distance and clinches.
Stoddler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoddler walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Barros.
Stoddler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Stoddler dips to his left and cracks De Barros with an uppercut!
Stoddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoddler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Barros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
A nice combination there by Stoddler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but De Barros avoids it with no problem.
De Barros drops his hands momentarily and Stoddler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls well. He's pushed De Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Barros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
De Barros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoddler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoddler.
Stoddler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Barros has time to react.#TD#
De Barros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Barros showed some decent athleticism there.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Stoddler defends it. #T4#
De Barros is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoddler reverses the position - he's now on top in De Barros's guard. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoddler defends well.
De Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet De Barros, not yet. #SU2#
Stoddler gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De Barros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoddler circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Stoddler.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoddler fakes the leg kick and cracks De Barros in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros'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.
#R3#
Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stoddler.
Jab from Stoddler.
De Barros slips under a jab.
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but De Barros is just out of range.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Barros.
De Barros attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Stoddler scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler throws a hook but De Barros avoids it easily.
De Barros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoddler misses with a few strikes there.
De Barros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoddler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Barros rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoddler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Barros tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Barros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Barros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
That kick from Stoddler tenderised De Barros's leg. De Barros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Barros's hands.
Stoddler jabs De Barros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Barros needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoddler misses the shot to the body.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Nice takedown defense from Stoddler. No joy for De Barros on that attempt.
Stoddler lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Barros momentarily.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros slips a jab and a cross from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Barros's head.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Stoddler lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoddler but Stoddler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Stoddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Barros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoddler can pounce on him.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but De Barros ducks down to avoid it.
De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoddler lands with a cross.
Stoddler lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
De Barros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
De Barros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stoddler's thigh. Stoddler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stoddler keeping full guard, as De Barros tries to pass.
De Barros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler looking to control.
De Barros 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.

Tud Stoddler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD#
De Barros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Barros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
De Barros goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stoddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Barros's guard! Nice work there by Stoddler!
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros trying to control the position. #SUB#
De Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stoddler 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. #T1#
Stoddler trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Barros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stoddler has picked De Barros up and slammed him! De Barros can't keep hold of the triangle and Stoddler manages to pass to side control!#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.
Stoddler is looking to take a break and control but De Barros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Barros is trying to improve his position.
Stoddler 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.
De Barros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Barros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Barros working over Stoddler with some ground and pound. Stoddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stoddler is trying to maintain the position but De Barros is very close to passing his half guard.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving his position.#T3#
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
De Barros stalling away here and it's allowed Stoddler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
Stoddler wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoddler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros. #SUB#
De Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoddler is just riding it out for now. De Barros eventually gives up the hold.
Bernardo De Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoddler is controlling De Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo De Barros had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoddler.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoddler as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Barros wants to clinch up but Stoddler keeps it at a distance.#TD#
De Barros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Stoddler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Barros has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Stoddler stalling against the cage.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler has him pressed against the cage.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stoddler lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
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.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoddler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head.
Stoddler lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stoddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stoddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoddler slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Stoddler is pushing De Barros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoddler lands with a left to the head.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stoddler.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stoddler is working De Barros over against the cage.
Tud Stoddler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Barros.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoddler slows down the pace here. #T3#
De Barros fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
De Barros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Barros stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler. #BC2#
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoddler punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a big shot that misses.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4##TD#
De Barros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stoddler to the mat! Stoddler manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Barros throwing strikes from guard but Stoddler blocks nicely.
De Barros trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Stoddler pulls De Barros in close to his closed guard and prevents De Barros from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Barros is looking to pass into half guard but Stoddler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stoddler is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoddler 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 45:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tud Stoddler made sure he mentioned Fanatic ($125), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Gervais connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Ammond gets a takedown into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais is looking to escape.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais 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.
Ammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ammond is looking for submissions but instead, Gervais has regained full guard.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gervais's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to pass to mount.
Ammond uses his free foot to push down on Gervais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gervais. #T1#
Ammond throws some wild stikes that Gervais manages to avoid easily.
Ammond connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ammond lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Ammond jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gervais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ammond in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gervais holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving position. #SUB2#
Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Gervais is defending well.
Ammond sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gervais is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ammond tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Gervais is looking to reverse the position.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ammond advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gervais is on top in guard.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gervais'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.
Gervais has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ammond is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ammond 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#
Nice strikes from Ammond there. #SUB2#
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura but Gervais is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gervais manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Gervais controlling the position.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Ammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Gervais is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond trying to control but Gervais is working from the bottom.
Ammond 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.

Wale Ammond 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#
Gervais jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ammond.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond in side control, throwing shots but Gervais defends.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Ammond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gervais prevents Ammond from moving into mount.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gervais struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Gervais creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ammond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gervais is trying to control. Ammond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gervais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gervais is controlling the pace. #T3#
Gervais is trying to control the action in half guard but Ammond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gervais wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond is looking to control Gervais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ammond avoid being mounted?
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Gervais missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving his position.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Gervais wants to stand up but Ammond is controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gervais pulls his head out easily.
Ammond is looking to improve his position.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Gervais is very close to passing his half guard.
Gervais controlling the pace.
Ammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy.
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 Samuel Gervais will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gervais with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gervais digs a good body shot into Ammond's ribs.#TD2#
Gervais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gervais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Gervais defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais is pressing down on Ammond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervais has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Ammond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gervais dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gervais sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gervais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gervais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ammond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Gervais wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Gervais is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Gervais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ammond tries to roll over but Gervais keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ammond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Ammond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
Gervais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gervais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ammond wants to sweep but no luck.
Gervais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gervais is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond 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#
Gervais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ammond stops Gervais from getting back to his feet.
Gervais on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervais keeping hold of Ammond's head, controlling as best he can.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Gervais feints a jab promting Ammond to slip. Gervais then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Gervais. No joy for Ammond on that attempt.
Ammond has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gervais to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Gervais drops Ammond with a beautiful combination! Ammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gervais is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ammond is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ammond limp body while Gervais jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Fanatic ($125)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 37
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Gervais scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Morris misses with an uppercut
letting Gervais counter with a right hand.
Morris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gervais's head backwards.
Gervais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Gervais misses with a looping right.
Gervais seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morris delivers a nice body kick.
Gervais's corner calls for a 1-2. Gervais obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morris needs to keep his hands up - Gervais had a free shot at his head there.
Gervais misses with a straight right.
Gervais throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Gervais throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
Morris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gervais swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morris counters with a leg kick.
Gervais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gervais loads up on a big right hand but Morris slips the punch.
Gervais tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gervais moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Morris.#T1#
Morris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morris scores with a jab. Gervais acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Gervais has been cut.
Morris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gervais misses the shot to the body.
Gervais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gervais misses with an uppercut
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gervais scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Gervais forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gervais pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gervais walks straight into a right hand from Morris - that's dropped him! Morris jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gervais from any more punishment! Gervais complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Nick Morris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Marks misses with a takedown
and Gervais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Gervais as he connects with a hook.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Gervais is out of range.
Gervais throws a big counter combination but Marks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gervais connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gervais.
Gervais moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marks looks for a takedown but Gervais sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gervais lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Gervais sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gervais lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gervais throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range. #KD#
Gervais cracks Marks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gervais finish him? #ROC#
Marks is rocked!
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!
Marks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gervais counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Gregory Marks stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.

Event: RISE 30 - Aron vs Orndorf
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Ammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gervais defends it nicely.
Ammond tries to clinch but Gervais moves out of range.
Ammond has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gervais is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gervais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Ammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gervais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ammond.
Gervais keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to advance position but Gervais has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.#T1#
Ammond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Gervais controlling from mount.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ammond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Gervais has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
Gervais controlling his opponent.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.#T3#
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ammond?
Gervais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ammond is looking to escape.
Ammond is looking to get to half guard.
Ammond wants to hold on but Gervais pushes him away.
Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ammond tries to lock up and control but Gervais gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gervais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gervais controlling the position easily from mount.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gervais with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.#TD2#
Ammond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gervais napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gervais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Ammond is looking for a sweep.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Gervais trying to control the action but Ammond is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ammond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond is trying to control Gervais's posture but Gervais avoids it.
Ammond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gervais presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ammond holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gervais tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samuel Gervais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gervais throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gervais controlling from mount. #T2#
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ammond is working to get back to half guard.
Gervais content just to control the position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is having none of it.
Ammond sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gervais is thwarting Ammond's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gervais controlling the action here.
Gervais missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Gervais is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gervais 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 Ammond.
Ammond is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ammond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond is staying active underneath Gervais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
That's time! Gervais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gervais misses the target. #TD2#
Ammond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Gervais keeps moving.
Gervais is adopting a defensive guard.
Gervais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ammond is one step ahead there.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gervais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ammond chips away with some ground and pound.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond being controlled here momentarily.
Ammond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond throws a big elbow that misses.
Gervais is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Ammond is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gervais reverses the position - he's now on top in Ammond's guard. #SUB2#
Ammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gervais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ammond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gervais manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gervais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Gervais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.#REVR#
Ammond working a defensive guard but Gervais passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance.
Ammond trying to get back to full guard but Gervais takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is having none of it. #T4#
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Gervais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ammond or perhaps it was just good defense by Gervais, which made it look bad.
Gervais throws the kick towards the body but Ammond avoids it.
Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Gervais pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gervais looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gervais.
Ammond feints the counter takedown.
Ammond shoots in and drives through. Gervais sprawls well.
Gervais scores with a leg kick.
Gervais throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ammond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gervais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuel Gervais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Ammond shoots in for a double leg but Gervais sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ammond is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An inside leg kick lands from Gervais. #T1#
Gervais thuds his shin into the meat of Ammond's side.
Gervais throws a shot to the body.
Gervais throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Gervais's leg but Gervais calmly moves out of range.
Gervais moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gervais throws a right and a left that Ammond avoids nicely.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Ammond is rocked!
A head kick by Gervais - that's a beauty! Ammond is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gervais can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Gervais thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 26 - Kelly vs Gervais
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly looks to clinch
and Gervais counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly moves out of range as Gervais strikes.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Gervais tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly slips a jab from Gervais.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Gervais lands a left and a right that send Kelly crashing to the mat, dazed. Gervais thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Kelly has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Gervais is avoiding it.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gervais plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kelly to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kelly just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Samuel Gervais decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 24 - Slaughter vs Onera
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Gervais.
An inside leg kick from Ammond misses.
A jab from Gervais finds it's way through Ammond's defenses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gervais! Ammond is out on his feet! Gervais rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ammond is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ammond is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
McMahon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ian McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gervais.
Gervais lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Gervais lands a big head kick that sends McMahon tumbling to the mat! Gervais takes a step backwards and waves McMahon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McMahon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ian McMahon has been cut.
McMahon looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMahon tries to get into range but Gervais steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McMahon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gervais scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Our winner, Samuel Gervais, 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: RISE 14 -Destroyer vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2018

#R1#
Gervais listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Bittaker has been cut.
Gervais definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bittaker misses with a takedown attempt - Gervais sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gervais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin Bittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gervais.
Nice body punch from Gervais.
Bittaker with a poor takedown
and Gervais counters with a big right hand! Oh Bittaker is in trouble here! Gervais follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Gervais!
After winning the bout, Samuel Gervais thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
qq throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gervais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like qq qq has been cut.
qq misses with a body punch
and Gervais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
qq throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gervais counters with a big right hand! Oh qq is in trouble here! Gervais follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Gervais!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Gervais dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Shaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gervais was covering up waiting for the punch and Shaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaw really is a fat lump.
Shaw passes Gervais's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gervais trying to control here.
Shaw controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gervais for as long as he can get away with.
Gervais wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Gervais won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gervais counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Gervais sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Shaw has Gervais up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gervais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raqaun Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Gervais counters with a nice right hand that sends Shaw toppling to the canvas! Shaw scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gervais finish him?!#ROC2#
Shaw is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raqaun Shaw has been cut.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gervais fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shaw square on the jaw! Damn, Shaw is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!

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