Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 107 Kemp v Cruz Jr
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Yonic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yonic shoots for a takedown but 3000 saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
3000's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! 3000 scrambles back to his feet.
3000 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic tries to clinch up.#TD#
Yonic scores with a takedown into 3000's guard.
Yonic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic is fighting to break 3000's control of his arms but 3000 is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. 3000 uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by 3000!#REVB#
Yonic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Yonic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! 3000 has picked Yonic up and slammed him! Yonic can't keep hold of the triangle and 3000 manages to pass to side control!
Yonic stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Yonic is looking for a sweep.
3000 wants to stand but Yonic is controlling his arm.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
3000 wants to stand but Yonic is controlling his arm.
Yonic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but 3000 wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but 3000 is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
3000 wants to stand but Yonic is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount.
Yonic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
3000 prevents Yonic from improving his position.
Yonic trying to get back to full guard but 3000 takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yonic working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Yonic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
3000 has the hooks in. Yonic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
3000 is trying to stand.
3000 has the hooks in. Yonic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yonic looking very determined here, making life difficult for 3000.
3000 really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yonic.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Yonic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Yonic manages to reverse the position and now he's in 3000's guard. Nice work there by Yonic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but 3000 is keeping the position.
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
3000 looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
3000 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
3000 is pulling down on Yonic's head. It's preventing any offense from Yonic, at least for 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 Chad Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
3000 is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
3000 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent 3000 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Yonic misses.
Yonic throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on 3000's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but 3000 is just out of range.
3000 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yonic throws a hook but 3000 blocks it.
As Yonic backs off 3000 throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Yonic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
3000 swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic.
Yonic throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic takes a swing at 3000's ribcage but misses.
3000 throws a counter combo.
3000 moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of 3000's head but 3000 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and 3000 counters with a left and a right that stings Yonic.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
3000 unleashes a big counter combination but Yonic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but 3000 moves away.#T2#
3000 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
3000 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic tries to clinch up.
As Yonic backs off 3000 throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Yonic scores with a jab. 3000 acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on 3000's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - 3000 sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
3000 lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yonic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
3000 is looking for the big counter here.
Yonic lands the left hand.#TD#
Yonic gets the takedown into side control.
Yonic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but 3000 is avoiding damage well.
3000 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonic working the ground and pound from side control.
3000 controls the position for a moment.
Yonic misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Yonic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
3000 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic working away.
Yonic scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
3000 tries to improve position but can't.
Yonic in side control, throwing shots but 3000 defends.
Yonic is trying to ground and pound but 3000 uses the momentary lack of control by Yonic to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but 3000 is just out of range.
3000 lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but 3000 is out of range.
3000 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic tests 3000's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. 3000 moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on 3000's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
3000 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
André 3000 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and 3000 counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
3000 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. 3000 is keeping the position for now.
Yonic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
3000 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that 3000 can do to turn this around?
3000 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yonic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
3000 is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yonic wants to control from the top but 3000 keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Yonic forces 3000 back against the ropes and clinches.
Yonic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as 3000 walks away with a smile on his face. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yonic works 3000's body with a nice hook.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 throws a counter combo.
Chad Yonic is winning the standup battle so far.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Yonic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming 3000 to the mat! 3000 manages to get full guard.
3000 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as 3000 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic looking to sit in guard and control but 3000 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
3000 would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Yonic wants to sweep here but 3000 controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Yonic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and 3000 defends well.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yonic has his hands on 3000's head, controlling the position.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yonic trying to control the position. #SUB#
Yonic has his foot on 3000's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. 3000 works his way back into a safe position though.
3000 stopping the sweep attempt from Yonic.
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
3000 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic 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.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Yonic!
After the big win, Chad Yonic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from 3000 finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
3000 lands a jab to the nose.
3000 throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Loco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in 3000's guard.
Loco 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.
Loco stands and throws 3000's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
3000 is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Loco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
3000 is not content to let Loco control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
3000 parries the strikes from Loco easily there. Loco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable 3000 to escape.
3000 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, 3000 has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Loco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by 3000, who protects the arm well.
Loco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
3000 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco trying to control the position but 3000 is working away.
The referee asks Loco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loco prefers to stall for the moment though.
3000 tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Loco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Loco 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.
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but 3000 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Loco controls 3000 momentarily but 3000 frees himself. #SUB2#
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
3000 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mono Loco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
3000 throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Loco counters with a shoot takedown. 3000 fights it but they end up in guard.
3000 looking for a sweep. Not yet 3000, not yet.
Loco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
3000 keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Loco is continuing to stall.#SUB#
3000 is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Loco controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loco moves out of range as 3000 strikes.
Loco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
3000 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
3000 lands with a hook. Loco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from 3000.
Loco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
3000 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loco. That did some damage!
Loco misses with a takedown
and 3000 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Loco fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Loco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. 3000 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loco is in 3000's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loco controlling from the top position.
3000 is trying to keep Loco in close. #SUB#
3000 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.
3000 wants to control the position but Loco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Loco trying to control from half guard but 3000 is working away.
3000 gets full guard.
Loco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
3000 working a defensive guard here.
Loco 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loco wants to control from the top but 3000 keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
3000 is looking to slow Loco down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but 3000 defends well and Loco ends up having to push 3000 into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
André 3000 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
3000 misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Loco counters with a nice double leg into side control. 3000 won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Loco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, 3000 has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loco but great work by 3000.
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 André 3000 will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
That's time! 3000's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Loco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
3000 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
3000 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
3000 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Loco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. 3000 did well to prevent Loco getting side control.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but 3000 keeps working.
Loco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
3000 is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hippie Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Loco is working for a kimura but 3000 is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco prevents 3000 from improving his position.#T1#
Loco stalling away here and it's allowed 3000 to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Loco is proving a slippery customer.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but 3000 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loco preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but 3000 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
3000 content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Loco has locked up a guillotine! Loco's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? 3000 is holding on here and Loco must be using up a lot of energy. 3000 has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Loco gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Tiger throws the left hand but 3000 avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tiger.
An inside leg kick lands from 3000. #TD2#
Tiger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. 3000 was covering up waiting for the punch and Tiger finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
3000 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiger postures up. #T1#
3000 keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tiger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! 3000 is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tiger, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tiger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tiger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom. #T2#
3000 is really struggling to control Tiger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
3000 stands and throws Tiger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
3000 tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
3000 tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
3000 goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in 3000's guard! Nice work there by Tiger! #T3#
Tiger 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.
Tiger stopping the sweep attempt from 3000.
Tiger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tiger forces his way into half guard.
3000 wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but 3000 is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
3000 is looking for a sweep. Tiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tiger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but 3000 sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
3000 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for 3000.
Tiger content to stall in guard here.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
That's time! 3000's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
3000 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiger tries to clinch but 3000 is having none of it.
Tiger scores with a jab.
3000 misses with an uppercut
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
3000 misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tiger misses.
3000 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Tiger clinches up against the cage.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
3000 lands with a left to the head.
Tiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 prevents a body shot from Tiger.
3000 misses with some punches.
Tiger lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiger as 3000 tries to tie him up.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Tiger breaks the clinch.
3000 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger misses with a looping right.
Tiger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
3000 avoids the head kick by Tiger. #T2#
3000 throws a body kick that misses.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
3000 throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Tiger has managed to clinch.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger. #BC2#
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tiger has 3000 up against the cage in a clinch.
3000 lands a left hand.
Tiger is trying to pull guard but 3000 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Tiger pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tiger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and 3000 defends well.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Tiger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tiger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
3000 advances to half guard.
3000 is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiger is looking to control 3000's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiger avoid being mounted?
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Great Tiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to improve his position but instead 3000 has moved into half guard.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from 3000.
Tiger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Tiger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of 3000's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take 3000's back!
You can see the frustration on 3000's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
3000 is working hard here to advance position.
Tiger connects with a big shot to the side of 3000's head. #SUB2#
3000 is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Tiger has got his arm under 3000's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! 3000 has spun round into Tiger's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
3000 lands a high kick!
Tiger misses with a hook
and 3000 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Tiger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
3000 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
3000 throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger is looking to slow 3000 down with leg kicks.
3000 moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
3000 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiger.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 3000 throws out the jab.
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
3000 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
3000 connects with a looping right hand.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from 3000 misses.
3000 throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.#T1#
Tiger takes a swing at 3000's ribcage but misses.
Tiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
3000 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiger throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
3000 blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like 3000 was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiger.
3000 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
3000 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiger on the side of the head.
3000 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from 3000 misses.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
3000 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
3000 throws a half hearted mid kick.
André 3000 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
3000 lands with a shot to the body.
Tiger thuds his right hand into 3000's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
3000 with a jab.#T2#
3000 moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Tiger thows a body kick. 3000 tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiger throws out a powerful jab.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
3000 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Tiger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches 3000 napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Tiger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but 3000 is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
3000 is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hippie Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
3000 is looking for a sweep.
3000 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiger off and has taken his back!
Tiger tries to roll but 3000 sticks to his back. #T3#
3000 throwing wild punches that miss their target.
3000 missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
3000 is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Tiger fending off the submission attempt from 3000.
Tiger wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Tiger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
3000 struggling to land strikes to the head as Tiger covers up. #T4##SUB#
3000 looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
3000 looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tiger is controlling 3000 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
3000 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
André 3000 showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Great Tiger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Great Tiger!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Great Tiger!

Great Tiger wins by unanimous decision!
Great Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Munday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into 3000's guard.
3000 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
3000 looking for a sweep. Not yet 3000, not yet.
Munday 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.#SUB#
3000 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now 3000 is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
3000 throwing strikes but missing.
3000 advances position into side control!
Munday is looking for a sweep.
3000 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Munday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
3000 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.#T2#
3000 looks up at the clock and then as Munday takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, 3000 smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
3000 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but 3000 wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munday keeps trying to improve his position.
Munday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
3000 uses his free foot to push down on Munday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Munday.
Munday is looking to improve his position but 3000 isn't that keen on the idea.
3000 controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Munday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
3000 wants to take his opponent's back but Munday doesn't allow it.
3000 trying to control but Munday is having none of it.
Munday is looking to improve his position but 3000 isn't that keen on the idea.
3000 throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Munday because 3000 loaded up on that one.
3000 looking to control but Munday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
3000 looking to ground and pound but Munday is blocking nicely. #SUB#
3000 looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
3000 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munday is looking to escape.
Munday really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4##SUB#
3000 working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Munday is looking to get to half guard.
Munday bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Munday sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. 3000 doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Munday paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from 3000 - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). André 3000!
André 3000 very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 84 - Boretti Vs. Brinks
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
3000 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
3000 is looking to land body kicks.
Young throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
3000 misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from 3000.
Young has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
3000 misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young slips under a jab.
3000 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Young ducks under a wild hook from 3000.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young flicks out a counter leg kick but 3000 steps away.
3000 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
3000 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.#T1#
3000 misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
3000 misses with a combination
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 3000 thinking.
3000 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young lands a two punch combo.
3000 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
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!
3000 looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
3000 scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Young crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from 3000 - the referee stops the clock and Young gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says 3000. Young manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
3000 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.#T2#
Young avoids the head kick by 3000.
Jab by 3000.
3000 throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 3000 throws out the jab.
Young throws a jab when 3000 was well out of range.
3000 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for 3000.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
3000 throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 misses with a hook.#T3#
3000 scores with a hook.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
3000 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Young throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
3000 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
3000 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
3000 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
3000 throws a shot to the body.
3000 stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from 3000 misses.
3000 misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
3000 scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young drops his hands momentarily and 3000 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
3000 throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
3000 loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
3000 throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
A jab from 3000 misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
3000 swings away with a body shot that misses
and 3000 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
3000 throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
3000 throws a hook but Young blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Young avoids the head kick by 3000.
Young throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
3000 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but 3000 is wise to it.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
3000 misses with an uppercut
and 3000 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
3000 connects with a body shot.
3000 gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Young counter with a right hand.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by 3000 there.
3000 throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
3000 is rocked!
3000 connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
3000's corner calls for a 1-2. 3000 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Young might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, 3000 has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
3000 throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh 3000 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
3000 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
3000 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
3000 seems to have got his legs back now.
3000 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from 3000 misses its intended target.
3000 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 3000 thinking.
Young misses with a wild combination.
3000 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. 3000 doesn't seem phased though.
3000 scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws the kick towards the body but 3000 avoids it.
3000 lands a jab.
Young misses with the combination.
3000 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Young avoids the body shot from 3000.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young blocks a head kick by 3000. #T3#
3000 misses with a hook.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
3000 throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
Young blocks a jab.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from 3000 misses.
3000 throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
3000 throws a head kick that Young semi-blocks.
3000 misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for 3000.
A swing and a miss from 3000.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
3000 misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.#T4#
3000 misses with a straight right.
Young replies with a solid counter kick to the body but 3000 blocks it well.
A swing and a miss from 3000.
Young moves forwards but 3000 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
3000 checks a low kick from Young.
3000 misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
3000 tries a head kick but it misses.
Young missing with a left hand there. 3000 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from 3000.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
3000 tries to land a body kick
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
3000 throws a good cross that connects.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 fakes the leg kick and cracks Young in the body.
3000 throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
3000 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from 3000.
3000 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
André 3000 is winning the standup battle so far.
3000 misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
3000 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.
3000 misses with a hook
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young moves out of range as 3000 strikes.
3000 lands with an overhand left.
3000 misses with a body shot
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from 3000 misses.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from 3000.
3000 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
3000 misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 3000.
3000 throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
3000 throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
3000 throws a lazy uppercut
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
3000 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
3000 connects with a jab.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young moves away from the strike by 3000.
3000 backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
3000 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
3000 throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
3000 throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
3000 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
3000 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
3000 catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
3000 missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young slips a straight right by 3000.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
3000 cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
3000 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by 3000.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from 3000 misses.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
3000 throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
3000 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
3000 scores with a nice right hand.
3000 scores with a jab.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by 3000.
3000 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jedidiah Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
3000 throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
André 3000 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 3000 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for André 3000!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for André 3000!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for André 3000!

André 3000 wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, André 3000 made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gusmao takes one on the button.
3000 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
3000 gets tackled into the cage by Gusmao. Gusmao maintains the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
3000 misses with a knee to the head.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, 3000 creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it. #BC2#
3000 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
3000 misses with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Gusmao misses.
3000 avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
3000 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gusmao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
3000 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Gusmao closes the distance and clinches.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Gusmao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from 3000.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000. #T2#
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao lands a body punch.
3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of 3000s head.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.
3000 looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gusmao.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down 3000.#BC2#
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gusmao with a hook.
3000 scores with a jab to the head.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
3000 throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusmao scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
3000 is rocked!
3000 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
3000 is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
3000 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gusmao or not.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends 3000's eyes rolling into the back of his head! 3000 drops to his knees and Gusmao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Henrique Gusmao 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: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Zetsika looks to land a left hand but 3000 moved out of range nicely.
3000 misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from 3000 misses.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
3000 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
3000 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zetsika. #CL2#
Zetsika has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.
3000 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika stalling against the cage.
Zetsika is trying to pull guard but 3000 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zetsika blocks an uppercut.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Zetsika.
3000 working aggressively here. #BC#
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Zetsika shoots in and bounces 3000 off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
Zetsika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zetsika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but 3000 has wrist control.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but 3000 has wrist control.#SUB2#
Zetsika drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but 3000 manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zetsika has 3000 in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zetsika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. 3000 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
3000 wants to pass the guard but Zetsika is keeping the position.#SUB2#
3000 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zetsika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, 3000 has managed to get both his arms back between Zetsika's legs - danger averted.
3000 trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zetsika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
3000 tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetsika is retaining full guard. #T3#
Zetsika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as 3000 controls the pace.#SUB2#
Zetsika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but 3000 can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
3000 wants to control from the top but Zetsika keeps moving.
3000 looking to pass the guard.
Zetsika 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#
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
3000 is trying to maintain the position but Zetsika is very close to passing his half guard.
3000 is trying to get back to full guard.
Zetsika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
3000 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zetsika throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing 3000 to regain full guard.
3000 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zetsika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. 3000 defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zetsika has his foot on 3000's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. 3000 works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Zetsika 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#
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsika moves away.
3000 throws a wild body kick that Zetsika sees coming a mile off.
Zetsika just misses with a punch to the body.
3000 throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Zetsika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. 3000 manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Zetsika defends easily.
Zetsika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zetsika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely. #T1#
Zetsika scoring with some ground and pound.
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely.
Zetsika throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetsika looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika distracts 3000 with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
3000 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zetsika works over 3000 with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zetsika stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and 3000 has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zetsika manages to get his head free but now 3000 has transitioned to an armbar! Zetsika grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from 3000! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). André 3000!
André 3000 took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from 3000.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Bruce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 3000 throws out the jab.
3000 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
3000 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruce tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Bruce lands a nice hook to 3000's body. 3000 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
3000 looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Bruce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
3000 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruce in his tracks.
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 moves away from the strike by Bruce.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Bruce has been cut.
Bruce feints and then cracks 3000's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow 3000 down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce takes a swing at 3000's ribcage but misses.
3000 connects with a looping right hand.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.#T1#
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. 3000 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
3000 blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for 3000.#CL#
Bruce pushes 3000 up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bruce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Bruce. #T2#
3000 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
3000 misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by 3000.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
3000 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruce lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Bruce.
3000 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
3000 is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Bruce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Bruce on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from 3000 fails to land. #T3#
3000 takes a shot to the head.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruce.
Bruce pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
3000 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
3000 misses with some punches.
3000 is trying to stall.
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on 3000's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce has 3000 pressed against the cage.
Bruce effectively controlling the action here.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Bruce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruce stalling.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
3000 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick from 3000.
3000 is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
3000 ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruce.
Bruce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce connects with a single shot there.
3000 loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
3000 misses with a jab to the body
and Bruce counters with a slapping leg kick.
3000 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
3000 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bruce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Bruce's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bruce throws a leg kick but 3000 checks it.
3000 has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from 3000.
Bruce throws a low kick but it's checked well by 3000.
3000 scores with the left hand. Bruce knows he should have avoided that one.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruce connects with a leg kick. 3000 looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
3000 misses with an uppercut
and Bruce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bruce misses the shot to the body.
3000 swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
3000 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
3000 misses with a kick to the body.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 misses the jab.
Bruce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
André 3000 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
3000 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
3000's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
3000 moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.#CL#
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce prevents a takedown attempt there.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bruce as 3000 tries to tie him up.
Bruce stalls.
3000 lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
A short right from 3000 on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
Bruce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lee Bruce.
3000 slips under a jab from Bruce.
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
Bruce swings for the body but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by 3000.
3000 scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Bruce throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but 3000 avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce drops his hands momentarily and 3000 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but 3000 moved out of range nicely.
Bruce feints and then cracks 3000's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow 3000 down.
3000 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
3000 blocks a leg kick.
3000 throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Bruce is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
3000 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruce doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by 3000.
Bruce motions for 3000 to come forward. Bruce throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
3000 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
3000 slips a jab from Bruce.
A swing and a miss from Bruce.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce moves forwards but 3000 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but André 3000 will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
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#
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce walks straight into a right hand from 3000 - that's dropped him! 3000 jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bruce from any more punishment! Bruce 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 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). André 3000!
Jumping up and down and very excited, André 3000 waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good low kick that Gusmao was not able to check. #CL2#
Gusmao darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gusmao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.#TD#
3000 pulls guard successfully.
3000 is trying to control the position but Gusmao postures up.
3000 has a closed guard, preventing Gusmao from standing up. #SUB#
3000 is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
Gusmao wants to stand but 3000 has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
3000 has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gusmao.
The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
3000 pulls Gusmao into guard. #SUB#
3000 has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusmao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
3000 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily.
Gusmao tries to stand but 3000 is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
3000 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gusmao wants to get up but he can't break 3000's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gusmao got a little sloppy there for a moment and 3000 has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusmao has managed to get both his arms back between 3000's legs - danger averted.
Gusmao is looking to stand up but 3000 won't let him. #SUB#
3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 is trying to keep Gusmao in close. #SU2#
Gusmao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on 3000, up you get!
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
3000 moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
As Gusmao looks to move away, 3000 throws a big counter combo but Gusmao just gets out of the way.
Gusmao tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao wants to clinch but 3000 slips to the side
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
3000 throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by 3000. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of 3000.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
3000 throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gusmao tests 3000's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but 3000 avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gusmao just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from 3000.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
3000 tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by 3000.
3000 blocking some punches.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
3000 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusmao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusmao slips a straight right by 3000.
Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Donk. Gusmao catches 3000 right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch. #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!
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao holds him up against the cage and eventually 3000 drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao works on 3000's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Gusmao.
3000 working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
3000 working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao keeps control of 3000 as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Gusmao instigates a clinch.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
3000 pulls guard.
Gusmao wanted to stand there but 3000 had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao 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!
#R3#
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
3000 is trying to maintain a safe position but Gusmao gets an underhook and turns 3000 into the cage.
A short left from Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action. #T1#
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by 3000.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 taking a breather.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
3000 is rocked!
A short right from Gusmao.
Oh 3000 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on 3000's shoulder, as 3000 tries to avoid the shot.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
3000 tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
3000 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
3000 misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
3000 is trying to stall.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 seems to have got his legs back now.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#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!
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao dips a shoulder and cracks 3000 with a mighty uppercut! 3000 falls back against the cage and Gusmao unloads with a barrage of strikes! 3000 is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gusmao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao 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: RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Skywalker misses with an uppercut #KD#
and 3000 counters with a crisp right hand that drops Skywalker! 3000 lets Skywalker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Skywalker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cato Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker throws a lazy uppercut
and 3000 counters with a big left hand that crumples Skywalker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André 3000!
André 3000 retains his featherweight title!
A victorious André 3000 thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
3000 connects with an inside leg kick.
3000 throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Suarez misses the jab.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. 3000 sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy. #SUB#
3000 actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
3000 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez. #T1#
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
3000 is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
3000 is doing well to control the position and prevent Suarez from advancing to side control.
3000 wants to control but Suarez passes into side.
3000's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on 3000's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
3000 avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suarez.
3000 wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez looks up at the clock and then as 3000 takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
3000 is trying to control Suarez's posture but Suarez avoids it.
Suarez tries to score with some ground and pound. 3000 controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Suarez lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez in the domination position with 3000 hanging on.
3000 struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Suarez.
Suarez in side control, throwing shots but 3000 defends.
Suarez grinds an elbow into 3000's temple.
3000 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez tries to escape but 3000 has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez prevents 3000 from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - 3000's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suarez 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.
3000 has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Mateo Suarez 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#
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
3000 thumps Suarez with a low kick.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 throws a leg kick
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 3000 thinking.
3000 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez cracks 3000 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
3000 with a jab.#T1#
Suarez checks a low kick from 3000.
Suarez missing with a left hand there. 3000 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
3000 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez avoids the head kick by 3000.
3000 slips a straight right by Suarez.
3000 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and 3000 counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Suarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. 3000 was covering up waiting for the punch and Suarez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
3000 controlling the position.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
3000 is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Ronald Mateo Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
3000 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
3000 is controlling Suarez's posture.#T3#
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez postures up in 3000's guard and throws a big left but 3000 blocks it.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily. #SUB#
3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
3000 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Suarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Suarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suarez.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and 3000 counters with a slapping leg kick.
3000 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suarez working 3000 over with strikes. #T1#
Suarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez is pressing down on 3000's thigh, looking to free his foot. 3000 is holding on for now. #SUB#
3000 is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Suarez is tapping! Great win for 3000!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). André 3000!
André 3000 retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, André 3000 thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
3000 misses with a straight right.
Slater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
3000 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slater on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Slater has been cut.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - 3000 circles away.
3000 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping 3000 at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slater is fighting to break 3000's control of his arms but 3000 is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Slater postures up.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
3000 pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
3000 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
3000 thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slater scores with a hook.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from 3000 misses the target.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
3000 throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at 3000.
3000 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Slater throws a jab when 3000 was well out of range.#T3#
Slater needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Slater is rocked!
3000 moves in close and cracks Slater with a massive right hand! Slater, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by 3000!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André 3000!
André 3000 is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking André 3000 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: RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
3000 thows a leg kick but Slater checks it #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
3000 keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that 3000 has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from 3000.
The fighters circle momentarily. 3000 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
3000 is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it. #SUB#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
3000 is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
3000 is being controlled here.
3000 wants to control but Slater postures up.
Slater slows the pace down. #T3#
You can see the frustration on 3000's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
3000 seems a little lost for a moment, as Slater dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
3000 is looking to reverse the position.
3000 struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
3000 is trying to escape the position but Slater is controlling the position.
3000 can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Slater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slater prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
3000 needs to keep his hands up - Slater had a free shot at his head there.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
3000 throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. 3000 is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater 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#
3000 throws a leg kick #TD#
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
3000 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater is thwarting 3000's attempts to control the position.
Slater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater wants to take 3000's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
3000 tries to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slater'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.
Slater avoids the attempt from 3000 to control.#SUB#
Slater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
3000 tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Slater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that 3000 can do to turn this around?
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slater fails to move to back control.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
3000 working to try and regain half guard.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
3000 tries to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
3000 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
3000 is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater controlling the pace for now. #T4#
3000 wants to control but Slater is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
3000 tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
3000 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
3000 is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Slater forces his way into half guard.
3000 trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Slater with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
3000 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slater is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slater in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
3000 is looking for the big counter here.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 3000.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 3000.
Slater misses with a looping left.
3000 with a jab.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and 3000 counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Slater has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch. #T3##TD#
Slater drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Slater isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. 3000 stacks Slater on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by 3000!
Slater is looking to reverse the position.
Slater is not content to let 3000 control the position. #SUB2#
3000 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slater, who protects the arm well.
Slater wants to control but 3000 postures up.#T4#
Slater tries to improve position but can't.
Slater sneaks back into half guard.
Slater is trying to maintain the position but 3000 is very close to passing his half guard.
Tim Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
3000 controlling the pace.
3000 trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
3000 is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slater wants to control but 3000 is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
3000 misses with a kick to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
As Knox backs away, 3000 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
3000 is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and 3000 counters with a thumping low kick.
3000 walks into a jab.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 3000.
3000 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
3000 tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
3000 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and 3000 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and 3000 counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
3000 lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox misses with a hook
and 3000 counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and 3000 counters with a solid body kick.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and 3000 counters with a big right hand! Oh Knox is in trouble here! 3000 follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André 3000!

Event: RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
3000 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
3000 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
3000 wants to clinch.
3000 throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
3000 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edwards on the side of the head.
3000 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from 3000.
3000 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Edwards moves away from the strike by 3000. #T2#
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for 3000.
3000 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
3000 jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
3000 misses with a looping right.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
A jab from 3000 finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
3000 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
3000 lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
3000 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from 3000.#T3#
3000 misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards slips a jab from 3000.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
3000 throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards is looking to counter the offense by 3000 and move into the clinch.
3000 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards. #T4#
A short left from Edwards.
3000 is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
3000 misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
3000 being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but André 3000 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
3000 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edwards takes one on the button.
3000 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
3000 scores with a leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
3000 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
3000 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards digs a good hook to 3000's body.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards is pushing 3000 up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
3000 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as 3000 tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards. #T2#
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is pushing 3000 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 referee calls for Edwards to work.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
3000 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning 3000 up against the cage.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing 3000 up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
3000 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 3000, right into the meat.
Edwards slips under a jab from 3000.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edwards will feel that in the morning.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
3000 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 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.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 3000.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from 3000.
Edwards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
3000 lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back. #CL#
Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 throws a head punch that misses.
3000 tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
3000 throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with 3000.
3000 tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
3000 is trying to break free.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
3000 is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now 3000 has his back to the cage.
3000 is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards. #T1#
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
3000 tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
3000 working aggressively here.
3000 tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
3000 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards pushes 3000 back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
André 3000 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from 3000 misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
3000 tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
3000 throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richey Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards stalling.
Richey Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
3000 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richey Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 3000 has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... André 3000!

Event: RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson
Date: Feb 19, 2018

#R1#
3000 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cyborg's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cyborg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cyborg will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from 3000 - that will leave a mark!
3000 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
3000 scores with a kick to the midsection.
3000 throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a nice outside leg kick.
3000 lands with an overhand left.
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!
3000 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
3000 looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyborg is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from 3000. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cyborg tries to counter it with a takedown but 3000 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
3000 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
3000 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cyborg if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Cyborg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. 3000 quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
3000 regains full guard. Nicely done.
3000 trying to control the position.
Cyborg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cyborg wants to control from the top but 3000 keeps moving. #T2#
Cyborg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. 3000 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
3000 working a defensive guard but Cyborg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
Cyborg working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is trying to get back to half guard.
Cyborg cracks 3000 with a big right hand but 3000 just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Cyborg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
3000 is trying to control Cyborg's posture but Cyborg avoids it.
3000 is trying to escape the position but Cyborg is controlling the position.
Cyborg tries to advance to mount but can't.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg postures up.
3000 tries to bench press Cyborg off him but Cyborg keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyborg misses with a head kick.
A left lands for 3000.
Good leg kick by 3000 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cyborg fails with an attempt to clinch.
3000 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cyborg moves out of range as 3000 throws a body kick. #TD2#
Cyborg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. 3000 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyborg is in 3000's guard.
3000 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cyborg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
3000 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyborg tries to clinch
and 3000 counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
3000 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
3000 tries to sprawl but Cyborg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cyborg is looking to advance position but 3000 won't allow it.
Cyborg controlling the action here.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
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. Cyborg connects with a nice short shot to 3000's temple.
Cyborg is taking a breather. 3000 says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
3000 is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cyborg is keen to just control but 3000 is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Cyborg there.
Cyborg wants to pass the guard but 3000 is defending well.
Cyborg content to control rather than advance.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
3000 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyborg can do to turn this around?
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but 3000 defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
3000 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
3000 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cyborg.
Both fighters circling a little - 3000 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
3000 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cyborg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from 3000.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
André 3000 is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice body punch from 3000.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and 3000 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cyborg avoids a kick to the body.
Cyborg needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.
Cyborg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg walks into a stiff left hand from 3000.
3000 dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Cyborg misses.
3000 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
3000 lands a jab.
Christian Cyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cyborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cyborg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cyborg walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 scores with a nice body kick.
3000 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyborg's head.
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyborg should have avoided that one.
3000 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cyborg's hands.
3000 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by 3000. That's going to slow Cyborg down.
Cyborg throws a shot from downtown. 3000 moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
3000 cracks Cyborg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cyborg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
3000 trying to hold on to Cyborg's head to control him but Cyborg postures up.
Cyborg winds up and cracks 3000 with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Cyborg seems content to control.
3000 wants to improve his position but Cyborg is controlling well.
Cyborg tries to pass the half guard into mount. 3000 knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
3000 has hold of Cyborg's hands but Cyborg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
3000 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cyborg pulls his head out easily.
3000 is not content to let Cyborg control the position.
Cyborg prevents 3000 from improving his position.
Cyborg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cyborg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for 3000!
Christian Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
André 3000 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the head.
Cyborg avoids the attempt from 3000 to control.
3000 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cyborg with shots to the head and body - 3000 looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cyborg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Cyborg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cyborg with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
3000 is trying desperately to improve position.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
3000 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cyborg content just to control the position here.
Cyborg throwing strikes here but 3000 is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cyborg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as 3000 is looking to escape. #T4#
Cyborg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cyborg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns 3000 that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 3000 has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André 3000!

Event: RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
3000 looks for the body kick but Clementine saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clementine. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
3000 tries to clinch but Clementine moves out of range.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clementine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clementine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Clementine.
Clementine lands a nice looking body shot.
Clementine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
3000 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
3000 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clementine finds it's way round the side to connect with 3000's head.
3000 moves away from the strike by Clementine.
Clementine throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Clementine misses the body punch
and 3000 counters with a body kick that stops Clementine in his tracks momentarily.
3000 lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 cracks Clementine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Clementine darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage.
Clementine lands a right hand.
Clementine lands a shoulder strike.
Clementine lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Clementine.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Clementine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Clementine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of 3000s head.
Clementine blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Clementine.
Clementine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning 3000 up against the cage.
Clementine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clementine lands a right hand.
Clementine gets through 3000's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clementine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clementine lands with a short shot to the head.
Clementine avoids a wild elbow strike from 3000.
3000 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clementine's elbow.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Clementine.
Clementine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clementine lands a left hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Clementine controls the action.
Clementine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clementine - that landed with a thud.
Clementine gets through 3000's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clementine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
3000 misses with the head strike.
Clementine just leaning against 3000, taking a breather.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Clementine.
Clementine lands with a right to the head.
Clementine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
3000 is rocked!
Clementine lands a nice uppercut.
3000 is still on wobbly legs! Can Clementine finish him?
Clementine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clementine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clementine digs a right hand into 3000's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on 3000's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clementine.
Clementine lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clementine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clementine lands a nice shot to the body.
3000 looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from 3000 fails to land.
Clementine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clementine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short left from Clementine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clementine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a punch to the body.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Clementine.
Clementine unloads with a big right hand that wobbles 3000! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clementine is unloading with more strikes now! 3000 drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jazz Clementine!
In his post fight interview, Jazz Clementine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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