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Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Burenkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burenkov. Burenkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Burenkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burenkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burenkov is in close to Dead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burenkov postures up.
Burenkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burenkov 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.
Burenkov preventing the sweep.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burenkov working some strikes from top position.
Burenkov won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Burenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burenkov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Burenkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Burenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Burenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burenkov.
Burenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burenkov's guard. #REVB#
Dead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burenkov working a defensive guard here.
Dead forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Burenkov wants to control but Dead is keeping busy.
Burenkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burenkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dead throwing shots but Burenkov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Dead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burenkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dead.
Burenkov trying to control but Dead postures up.
Dead throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burenkov to regain full guard. #T3#
Dead throws an elbow that misses. Burenkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dead's guard. Nice move by Burenkov!#REVR#
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burenkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burenkov throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burenkov's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Dead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burenkov is trying to keep Dead in close.
Dead trying to control but Burenkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dead throws an elbow that misses. Burenkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dead's guard. Nice move by Burenkov!#REVR#
Burenkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burenkov throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burenkov's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Burenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead wants to control from the top but Burenkov keeps moving.
Dead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dead throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Burenkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burenkov avoids the head kick by Dead.
Burenkov has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Burenkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sergey Burenkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burenkov looking to pass the guard.
Dead is looking to stand up but Burenkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov landing with the ground and pound.
Burenkov throwing strikes from guard but Dead blocks nicely.
Dead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burenkov controls the pace.#T1#
Dead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Burenkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Burenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.
Burenkov keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead distracts Burenkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Burenkov.#T2#
Dead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead throws a strike but Burenkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dead keeping full guard, as Burenkov tries to pass.
Burenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Burenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burenkov trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is trying to control the position but Burenkov postures up.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dead controls Burenkov momentarily but Burenkov frees himself.
Dead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Dead is pulling down on Burenkov's head to control his posture.
Burenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burenkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dead holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead is pulling down on Burenkov's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burenkov walks into a left hand. #T4#
Dead walks into a stiff left hand from Burenkov.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burenkov has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burenkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead tries to move into range but Burenkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burenkov thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burenkov blocks a head kick by Dead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Burenkov scores with a takedown into Dead's guard.
Burenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Burenkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Burenkov shoots in and bounces Dead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Burenkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
Dead wants to hit a sweep here but Burenkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dead there!
Dead regains half guard.
Burenkov trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead trying to hold on to Burenkov's head to control him but Burenkov postures up.
Sergey Burenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Still in half guard, Burenkov seems content to control.
Burenkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burenkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dead's head.
Burenkov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Burenkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Burenkov trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dead throws a right hand that Burenkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burenkov also avoids with ease.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burenkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.#TD#
Burenkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dead was covering up waiting for the punch and Burenkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burenkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Evil Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burenkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Dead wants to control but Burenkov passes easily into half guard.
Burenkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead wants to control but Burenkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Burenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burenkov, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Burenkov!

After winning the bout, Sergey Burenkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C54: Magnus vs. Cook     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Dead closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Dead moved away.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Makaki Iii is rocked!
Makaki Iii gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dead gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Dead!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Dead thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Yancy Makaki Iii stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '.

 

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Nice shot by Dead.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Darko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Darko thinks about the counter body kick.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead misses with a hook
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darko scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Dead.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Dead misses with a combination
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
A countering left hand to the body from Darko misses.
Darko avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Darko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dead takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Dead sets himself, and Darko steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Dead dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Darko throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Darko blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dead tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead is looking to wear down Darko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dead throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Darko counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darko's head.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
A big left from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a lazy body kick
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!#CL2#
Darko moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Darko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick
and Darko counters with a big left hand that crumples Dead! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

 

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead slips a jab and a cross from Andrianov.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Dead with a nice calf kick.
Andrianov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dead duly obliges.
Dead throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Dead avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Dead now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Andrianov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
Andrianov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianov throws a right hand that Dead ducks under and follows up with a left that Dead also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Andrianov. Beautiful body shot.
Dead plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
Andrianov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianov is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dead.#T2#
Dead slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Andrianov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianov throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead lands a jab-cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Andrianov takes one to the side of the head.
Dead tries to bum rush Andrianov with a series of wild strikes but Andrianov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrianov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov scores with a body shot.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dead raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dead counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Dead digs a good hook to Andrianov's body.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
letting Andrianov counter with a right hand.
Andrianov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Andrianov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead slips a jab from Andrianov.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Dead moves away and avoids it.
Dead takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Andrianov punishes Dead's body with a nice straight punch.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrianov tries to clinch up.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Andrianov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evil Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Dead slips under a jab.
Dead is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Dead is out of range.
Jab, jab by Dead - just one landing.
Evil Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead lands with a slapping head kick.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Andrianov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrianov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov'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.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #T1#
Andrianov gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dead is rocked!
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianov finish him?
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead blocking some punches.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Dead.
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Andrianov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dead there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL#
Andrianov clinches.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov misses with a double jab
and Dead counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#Ivan Andrianov's cut is getting worse.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Dead throws a fast counter high kick but Andrianov manages to duck under it in time.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead slips a jab from Andrianov.
Dead throws a head kick but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Andrianov throws a jab when Dead was well out of range.
Dead with a nice cross.
Dead needs to keep his hands up - Andrianov had a free shot at his head there.
Dead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Andrianov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dead is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Andrianov!

 

Event: SYN K1 5/28     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Kim with a jab.
Kim moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dead misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Dead throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim tries to clinch there but Dead circles away.
Kim lands with a nice body punch.
Dead lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Dead misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead can't break the clinch. #T1#
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dead's head.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dead looks to land a combination. Kim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim's head.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Dead misses with a body shot. #T2#
Dead checks a leg kick.
Dead connects with a high kick.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Dead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dead misses.
Dead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kim scores with a four punch combination!
Dead throws a head kick that half lands.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Kim throws a push kick but Dead slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Kim.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Dead slips a jab from Kim.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead connects with a high kick.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Kim misses.
Dead throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looks for the body kick but Dead saw that one coming.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead moves away from the strike by Kim.
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Kim lands an overhand right.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim tries to clinch but Dead is having none of it.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Dead does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Kim.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead lands with a slapping head kick.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Evil Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim slips a straight right by Dead.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Dead looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kim. #T1#
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Dead blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Dead misses its target.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead throws a nice head kick!
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dead misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.
Kim has Dead pressed against the ropes, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim lands a body shot.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #T2#
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the ropes.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Dead wants to break free but Kim has control.
Good body shot from Kim.
Kim is working Dead over against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Dead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Kim.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.#T3#
A short left from Dead. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kim!
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim works the jab nicely.
Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead's head.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dead swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Kim forces Dead back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dead can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Dead throws a head kick that Kim semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Dead.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Kim misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Dead misses
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dead thinking.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Dead lands with a good body shot.
Kim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kim blocks a head kick by Dead.
Kim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big right from Kim misses.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim connects with a leg kick.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim avoids the head kick by Dead.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Evil Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Dead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead is trying to break free.
Dead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kim.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!

During a confident post fight interview, Yasol Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN K1 5/21     
Date:   May 21, 2021
#R1#
Dead misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Dead throws out a head kick that Dunham doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dunham crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dunham's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Dunham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Dunham is rocked!
Dead throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dunham crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evil Dead!
A victorious Evil Dead thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 11, 2021





185 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs



180 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evil Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dead leaves Terrorelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Dead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terrorelli pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Terrorelli moves into range and clinches up with Dead.
Terrorelli tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
Dead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrorelli fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Terrorelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobi Terrorelli.
Dead wants a takedown.
Dead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Terrorelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Terrorelli has picked Dead up - he's going for a ride! Terrorelli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Well, if Terrorelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrorelli content to control rather than advance.
Dead tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.#T2#
Well, if Terrorelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dead gets full guard.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Terrorelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dead has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Terrorelli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (0) vs (5) Terrorelli
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
Dead tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The referee asks Terrorelli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Terrorelli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Terrorelli controls the position from side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
Terrorelli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dead tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (0) vs (7) Terrorelli
Terrorelli content just to control the position here.
Dead can't escape the position. #T6#
Dead is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Dead (0) vs (10) Terrorelli
Dead wants to control his opponent's hands but Terrorelli gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrorelli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dead.
Dead trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Terrorelli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dead's body.
Terrorelli controlling well, preventing Dead from escaping the position.
Terrorelli controls the action.
Terrorelli not allowing Dead to control his hands. #T8#
Terrorelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dead wants to escape the position.
Well, with Terrorelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dead is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dead is holding onto Terrorelli's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Dead is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Terrorelli. #T9#
Dead trying to control the hands but Terrorelli won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terrorelli controlling from the back.
Terrorelli is hanging on to Dead's back as he tries to escape. #T10#
Dead is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Terrorelli.
Dead looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Terrorelli controlling the positon.#T11#
Dead just trying to survive but Terrorelli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Terrorelli controlling the position well here. Dead rolled but Terrorelli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dead tries to escape but Terrorelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Terrorelli biding his time, looking for the opening.
Terrorelli not allowing Dead to control his hands.
Terrorelli controlling well, preventing Dead from escaping the position. #T13#
I would not like to be Dead right now.
Terrorelli has the hooks in. Dead is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Terrorelli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Terrorelli is not going to allow Dead to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Tobi Terrorelli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





180 cm
26 yrs
182 lbs



185 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dead has Smart up against the cage in a clinch.
Smart wants to take the fight to the mat but Dead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smart is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Dead has Smart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dead pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smart tumbling to the mat - Dead dives into Smart's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smart (0) vs (2) Dead
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dead has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dead's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (2) Dead
Dead has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Dead trying to control here. #SUB#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB#
Smart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead controlling the position well.
Smart is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Dead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart 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.
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (4) Dead#SUB2#
Dead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dead has Smart in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (4) Dead
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead looking to control. #SUB#
Smart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (6) Dead#T6#
Smart wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.
Dead wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving. #SUB#
Smart looking for subs off his back but Dead has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart'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.#T7#
Smart tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Smart is working away.
Smart is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dead advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smart (4) vs (9) Dead
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Smart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is working for an americana but Smart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dead was thinking about the submission.#T9#
Smart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart continues to stall.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart is trying to hold Dead in close to prevent damage but Dead has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Smart trying to control here.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (9) Dead#SUB#
Smart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smart has Dead in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (11) Dead
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there. #T12#
Dead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is thwarting Smart's attempts to control the position.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart trying to hold on to Dead's head to control him but Dead postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dead wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Evil Dead, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: S y n     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1#
Dead takes a swing at Marsden Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dead moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden Jr! But no joy.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Dead slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Dead was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marsden Jr moves away from the strike by Dead.
Marsden Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden Jr.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Dead seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden Jr in his tracks.
Dead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Dead plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marsden Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead swings for the body but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Dead throws the left hand but Marsden Jr avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr digs a good hook to Dead's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Marsden Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr wants to land a leg kick but Dead is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marsden Jr works the jab nicely.
Marsden Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
A big right from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Marsden Jr.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Marsden Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Marsden Jr counters with a body kick.
Marsden Jr cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Marsden Jr.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Marsden Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden Jr lands with an overhand left.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Marsden Jr misses its intended target.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden Jr. That's going to slow Dead down.
Dead takes a swing at Marsden Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead blocks a jab.#T4#
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Dead off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Marsden Jr throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden Jr can pounce on him.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Dead.
Marsden Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Marsden Jr catches Dead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marsden Jr connects with a single shot there.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dead counters with a one-two to the body.
Dead scores with a hook to the body. Marsden Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden Jr misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead blocks the body kick.
Marsden Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dead throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Marsden Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsden Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's 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!
Marsden Jr jabs at Dead's body.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight left.
Marsden Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dead slips under a jab from Marsden Jr.#T1#
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead throws a hook but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden Jr throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evil Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Marsden Jr connects with a leg kick.
Marsden Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsden Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
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!
Dead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsden Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden Jr moves away.#T2#
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Marsden Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Marsden Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marsden Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Marsden Jr scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead looks to land a combination but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
Marsden Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead backing away here, and Marsden Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dead moves away and avoids it.
Dead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marsden Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Marsden Jr thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marsden Jr moves away from the strike by Dead.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick from Dead lands but Marsden Jr takes it in his stride.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead catches Marsden Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dead throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Dead.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Marsden Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marsden Jr thinking.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead misses with a hook.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Dead.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Marsden Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Dead is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden Jr! But no joy.
Marsden Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marsden Jr counter with a right hand.
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Marsden Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead throws a good cross that connects.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsden Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marsden Jr works over Dead's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Marsden Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dead throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marsden Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Marsden Jr there.
Marsden Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dead looks to land a combination but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Marsden Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr works the jab nicely.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead throws a hook but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab.
Marsden Jr cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marsden Jr looks to throw the jab but Dead is out of range.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden Jr misses the target.
Marsden Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead takes one to the chin there.
Dead defending well as Marsden Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dead tries to bum rush Marsden Jr with a series of wild strikes but Marsden Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Evil Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marsden Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead misses with the combination.
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!
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Dead is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Dead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Marsden Jr tenderised Dead's leg. Dead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden Jr.
Dead slips a jab and a cross from Marsden Jr.
Dead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Dead looks to land a combination but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
Dead blocks a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!

As Brandon Marsden Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I ain't surprised'.

 

Event: SYN K-1 å…«     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fonseca.
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Fonseca seems unphased.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dead.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Fonseca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Fonseca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Dead.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonseca at a distance.
Fonseca scores with a nice head shot.
Fonseca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dead checks it well.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fonseca rather than just go for the knockout.
Fonseca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonseca on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonseca cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Dead has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Fonseca moves out of range easily. #T2#
Fonseca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fonseca catches Dead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead throws a right hand that Fonseca ducks under and follows up with a left that Fonseca also avoids with ease.
Fonseca throws a body kick that misses.
Dead scores with a jab.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fonseca throwing a counter right hand but Dead manages to avoid it.
Fonseca lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fonseca lands a body shot.
Dead checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fonseca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fonseca throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead unleashes a big counter combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fonseca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dead wants to land a leg kick but Fonseca is out of range.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Fonseca's shoulder, as Fonseca tries to avoid the shot.
Fonseca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fonseca slips under a jab.#T3#
Dead tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Dead.
It looked like Fonseca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Dead moved away.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonseca.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Fonseca saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fonseca's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fonseca duly obliges.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead misses the jab.
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Dead is out of range.
Fonseca fakes the leg kick and cracks Dead in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca scores with a kick to the body.
Dead looks winded!
Fonseca scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Fonseca lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead's head.#T4#
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Fonseca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fonseca cracks Dead with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dead is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Dead is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Dead could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juan Fonseca!

 

Event: PANDA 69     
Date:   Jan 08, 2021
#R1##TD#
Dead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Choo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dead controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dead has managed to get both his arms back between Choo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Choo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dead passes into half guard.
Dead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Choo gets back to full guard.
Dead is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
Dead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dead controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.#T3#
Choo being controlled here, momentarily.
Dead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dead wants to get up but he can't break Choo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Choo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Choo's head.
Dead swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Choo takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Choo tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Choo sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead wants to slow Choo down by chopping away at his legs.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Choo throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Choo.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead connects with a leg kick.
Choo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mew Choo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Choo misses the jab.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choo doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Choo misses.
Dead jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Choo moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead with a hook.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab. #T1#
Dead wants to slow Choo down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Choo swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Dead dips to his left and cracks Choo with an uppercut!
Dead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choo connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Choo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Choo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with a leg kick.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead throws a leg kick
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead throws a leg kick but Choo checks it.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
A little jabbing left from Choo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Choo lands a right hook to the body.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Choo counters with a nice uppercut.
Choo darts in trying to clinch
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Choo closes the distance and clinches.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Choo controls his hands.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Choo pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dead is posturing up here but Choo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dead tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dead has to tap! Slick submission there by Choo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PANDA 60     
Date:   Dec 18, 2020
#R1#
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
That kick from Dead tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Landry.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Landry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landry throws a leg kick but Dead moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Landry. #T1#
Dead throws a chopping leg kick but Landry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Landry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead slips under a jab from Landry.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Landry misses with a hook.
Dead scores with a body shot.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Dead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landry in his tracks.
Landry misses with a hook.#T2#
Landry throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Landry thows a leg kick but Dead checks it
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry wants to land a leg kick but Dead is out of range.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Dead catches Landry right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target. #T3#
Dead tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landry tries to work over Dead's front leg with a kick but Dead checks it.
Dead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dead jabs Landry right on the nose. Landry blinks but takes it well.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Landry checks the leg kick.#T4#
Landry throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
Dead motions for Landry to come forward. Dead throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Dead misses with a body shot
and Landry counters with an inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a hook
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
letting Landry counter with a right hand.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Landry just manages to avoid it.
Landry slips a jab from Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead connects with a right hand. Landry shakes it off.
Landry misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A nice side step and Landry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Dead tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Dead coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Landry checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Landry drops Dead with a big left hand! Dead is injured, injured bad! Landry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Landry!
A victorious Ryan Landry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Dead leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov is looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov moves away from the strike by Dead.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dead. #T1#
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Matusov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead thuds a left hand into Matusov's body.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Matusov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Matusov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Dead missing with a left hand there. Matusov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead lunges at Matusov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matusov's hand.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matusov doesn't seem phased though.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Matusov's ribs.#TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg. #T4#
Dead is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead prevents Matusov from moving into mount.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dead works Matusov's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matusov.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Dead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Dead is pulling down on Matusov's head. It's preventing any offense from Matusov, at least for the moment.
Matusov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matusov works his way into full mount!
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dead stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Dead to control.#T3##SUB#
Dead defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dead controlling the position well.
Matusov prevents Dead from improving his position.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matusov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dead controlling the position well here. Matusov rolled but Dead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matusov wants to escape the position.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Dead, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Dead against the cage but Dead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matusov looks for a takedown but Dead sprawls well.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matusov shoots in but Dead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dead throws a big counter head kick but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dead defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Dead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matusov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead is looking to slow Matusov down with leg kicks.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matusov thinking. #TD2#
Matusov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dead controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matusov is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Dead controlling the position for now.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Dead is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matusov is staying active.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
Dead tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead really dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Matusov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead looks to land a combination but Matusov avoids it well.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Dead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Dead clobbers Matusov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Dead controlling Matusov's posture. #T2#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matusov momentarily.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Matusov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov trying to control the pace.
Dead moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.#T4#
Dead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matusov looking for a sweep. Not yet Matusov, not yet. #SUB#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Matusov working for submissions but it's allowed Dead to get to half guard.
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Matusov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Dead.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.#TD#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Matusov has passed into side control.
Matusov trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead holding on.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Matusov drags him back down.
Dead stops Matusov from passing to mount. #SUB#
Matusov swings around for an armbar but Dead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matusov's guard.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Matusov is keeping the position.
Matusov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position. #T3#
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dead keeping control of the position.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov advances to full mount.
Dead regains half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead is trying to stick to Matusov's back but Matusov is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matusov.
Dead has control of Matusov's left arm, preventing Matusov from doing any damage.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Evil Dead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dead counters with an inside leg kick.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Jefferson. Jefferson maintains the clinch.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Jefferson jumps guard and drags Dead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Jefferson has his foot on Dead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dead works his way back into a safe position though.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Dead sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU2#
Dead stands up from Jefferson's guard - Dead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dead can pounce on him.
Jefferson scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Dead tries to counter with a clinch but Jefferson shakes him off and moves away.
Dead throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jefferson.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dead moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Dead counters by clinching up.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Dead - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dead uses from the top position.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Dead tries to pass.
Dead slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dead stands and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead slows the pace down. #T3#
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jefferson prevents Dead from moving into mount.
Dead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jefferson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Dead stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range. #T4#
Dead misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Dead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Dead's leg but Dead calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dead steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jefferson.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Dead scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A head kick by Jefferson misses
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Dead.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dead circles away.
Dead misses with a shot to the body
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well. #T2#
Dead is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Dead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Dead connects with a right hand. Jefferson shakes it off.
Jefferson darts in trying to clinch
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Jefferson does it's job there.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Jefferson throws out a leg kick but Dead moves out of range and Jefferson only half commits.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dead is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Dead.#T4#
Jefferson connects with a single shot there.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Dead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dead connects with a looping right hand.
Dead connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jefferson misses the target.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jefferson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead feints and then cracks Jefferson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jefferson down.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Dead swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Dead's legs.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead flicks out a counter leg kick but Jefferson steps away.
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dead counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Dead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dead works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Jefferson. Beautiful body shot.
Dead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Dead was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to score with a low kick but Dead moves his leg out of the way.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dead cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson scores with a jab to the head.
Jefferson lands a head kick!
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Dead moved out of range.
Jefferson backing away here, and Dead unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jefferson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dead on the side of the head. #CL#
Jefferson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Dead holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead slowing the pace effectively.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson jumps guard but Dead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Jefferson successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead slips nicely into half guard.
Dead looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

An out of breath Evil Dead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Combate FN1: Dead vs. Mathews     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Dead has double underhooks.
Dead prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews. #T1#
Dead digs a right hand into Mathews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mathews's gas tank.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Dead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Mathews.
A right handed body shot lands from Mathews.
Mathews is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mathews has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mathews.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mathews.
Mathews blocking some punches. #T2#
Mathews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathews doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathews misses with a straight left.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews gets a clinch.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead cracks Mathews with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathews.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mathews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathews.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead is looking to wear down Mathews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mathews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Dead circles away.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Dead keeps it at a distance.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Mathews's head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mathews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Mathews prevents a body shot from Dead.
Mathews is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead pushes Mathews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Mathews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Mathews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews blocks the elbow strike.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead 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#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Dead tenderised Mathews's leg. Mathews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a front kick aimed at Mathews's knee but Mathews avoids it well. #CL2#
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Dead in a clinch.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #T1#
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews checks a leg kick.
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead leaning against his opponent.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Mathews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Mathews.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evil Dead.
Well Dead 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: JAG Redemption     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dead.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dead has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Dead misses. #T1#
Dead is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
A bone on bone clash there as Kluba blocks the leg kick.
Dead is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Kluba saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dead.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Dead has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead wants to slow Kluba down by chopping away at his legs.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Dead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kluba throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Dead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Dead misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba wants to break free but Dead has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Dead gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dead.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kluba's brow.
Dead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dead tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Dead connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.#BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Dead misses with a hook
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead with a nice cross.#T3#
Kluba misses with a hook.
Dead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead misses with a left hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kluba on the side of the head.
Dead staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kluba.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?#T4#
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Dead won't allow it.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Kluba wants to break free but Dead has control.
Kluba is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Dead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba 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.
Kluba moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Dead keeps him there for the moment.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch.
Dead jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kluba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kluba throws a jab when Dead was well out of range.
Dead tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluba doesn't seem bothered though.
Dead throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Dead connects with the punch.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba slips under a jab from Dead.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dead misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Good body shot from Dead.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
Kluba tries to break free but Dead pushes him back against the cage.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.#T4#
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead with the inside leg kick.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Dead misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dadaeff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dadaeff just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands with a straight right. Dadaeff didn't see that one coming.
Dead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Dadaeff moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Dadaeff pushes him off.
Dadaeff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
Dead tries a body shot but Dadaeff blocks it.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dadaeff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadaeff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dadaeff.
Dead feints and then cracks Dadaeff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadaeff down.
Dadaeff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Dadaeff missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Dadaeff does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Dadaeff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Dead.
Dadaeff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadaeff blocks a jab.
Dead shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dadaeff eats them both and turns towards Dead to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadaeff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadaeff throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dadaeff looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dadaeff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadaeff misses with a wild body shot.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dadaeff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Dadaeff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Dadaeff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Dadaeff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dadaeff misses with a straight right.
Dadaeff misses with a two punch combination.
Dadaeff misses the jab.
Dead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.#ROC#
Dadaeff is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dead engages and cracks Dadaeff with a massive lead left hook - Dadaeff tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dead is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evil Dead!
Evil Dead decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: JAG FNF X     
Date:   Jan 17, 2020
#R1#
Mamba swinging wildly here.
Mamba blocks a jab.
Mamba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead blocks a jab.
Mamba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamba misses with a body shot.
Mamba lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Mamba ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Mamba's head back.
Dead scores with a nice strike.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Mamba tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mamba.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mamba.
Mamba looks to throw the jab but Dead is out of range.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dead checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Dead misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dead blocks the leg kick.
Mamba slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Mamba takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dead misses its target.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Mamba.
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead thuds a left hand into Mamba's body.
Dead slips a jab from Mamba.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamba.
Mamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Mamba defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Mamba moved out of range.
Dead moves away from the strike by Mamba. #T3#
Mamba throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamba misses with a looping right.
Mamba throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamba to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamba slips a jab from Dead.
Dead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamba's sensitive parts.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Mamba's shoulder, as Mamba tries to avoid the shot.
Mamba flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Mamba throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dead connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamba scrambles back to his feet.
Mamba throws a push kick but Dead slaps the foot to one side.
Dead wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dead lands a nice hook to Mamba's body. Mamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamba under the eye.
Mamba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dead counters with an inside leg kick.
Mamba swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Dead blocks a jab.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamba.
Mamba throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Mamba moved out of range.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Dead.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamba jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Mamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
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 Evil Dead will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Mamba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dead staying out of range there.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Dead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mamba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dead.
Sloppy strikes from Mamba. Those never looked like landing.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamba.
Jab from Mamba.
Dead walks into a stiff left hand from Mamba.
Mamba scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Black Mamba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamba pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mamba throws a sloppy head kick
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamba thows a leg kick but Dead checks it
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamba.
Dead walks into a left hand.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Mamba. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamba. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Mamba.
Mamba misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dead. #T2#
Dead blocks a head kick by Mamba.
A clash of legs there as Dead blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamba blocks a jab.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mamba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead throws a hook but Mamba blocks it.
Dead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamba. Mamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Mamba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamba throws a big shot that misses.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamba. Mamba obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamba throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba moves forwards but Dead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead throws the left hand but Mamba avoids the punch easily.
Mamba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
Mamba misses with a low kick.
Dead scores with a nice strike.
Mamba looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamba connects with a looping right hand.
Black Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamba. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mamba throws a lazy body kick
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Mamba misses with a combination
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Dead blocks a jab.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Mamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamba.
Dead slips under a jab from Mamba.
Dead takes one to the chin there.
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Mamba walks into a stiff left hand from Dead.
Mamba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Black Mamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Mamba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamba misses with a left hand #CL#
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Mamba tries to break free but Dead pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Mamba throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mamba. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba throws a jab when Dead was well out of range.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead moves away from the strike by Mamba.
Dead scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Mamba missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead connects with a body shot.
Mamba misses with a right hand
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamba slips a straight right by Dead.
Mamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Dead misses.
Mamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamba tries a low kick but Dead avoids it.
Dead throws a right and a left that Mamba avoids nicely.
Mamba misses with an uppercut.
Mamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Mamba thows a leg kick but Dead checks it
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with a straight left.
Mamba ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamba on the side of the head.
Mamba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead scores with a nice right hand.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamba. Mamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Dead checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mamba. Beautiful body shot.
Dead misses with a hook. Mamba ducked under it nicely.
Mamba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mamba.
Dead throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamba misses with a combination
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Mamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamba.
Mamba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Mamba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamba tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Mamba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamba misses with a leg kick
and Dead counters with a series of strikes. Mamba will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamba on the side of the head.
Mamba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamba throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamba misses with a few strikes there.
Mamba misses with a straight left.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dead with a nice cross.
Dead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mamba.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Black Mamba!

Black Mamba very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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: JAG Final Destination II     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Dead saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut.
Dead checks a low kick from Gracie.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Dead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Dead.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dead avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries a low kick but Dead avoids it.
Dead blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick #CL#
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dead walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Dead.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie.
Dead staying out of range there.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dead looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Dead counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Dead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead lands a jab.
Dead checks a leg kick.#T4#
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead checks a leg kick.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Dead.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dead smiles and moves away.
Gracie's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Dead is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Some bone on bone action there as Dead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dead misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dead won't be happy with that. #ES#
Dead explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dead on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
As Gracie tries to get set, Dead tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Gracie shoots in.#T1#
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T2#
Dead lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Dead.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead as he avoids it easily.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie.
Dead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Dead's knee but Dead avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Dead.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dead has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dead and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie slips a jab from Dead.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie thumps Dead with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead scores with a nice strike.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead misses with a hook.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dead.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Dead catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead checks a leg kick.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dead counters with a two punch combo.
Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dead's head.
Dead lands with a good body shot.
Dead lands the left hand.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Dead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Dead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dead looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Dead in his guard.#REVR#
Dead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SU#
Dead stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Dead's leg but Dead calmly moves out of range.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dead is able to avoid easily.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Dick     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Dead jabs Thighpunch right on the nose. Thighpunch blinks but takes it well.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thighpunch.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Thighpunch coming out on top.
Thighpunch looks to clinch
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Thighpunch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Thighpunch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thighpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Thighpunch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thighpunch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thighpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Thighpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead lands a right hook to the body.
Dead slips a jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead misses with a hook
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
A combination from Dead does no damage. #T2#
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thighpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thighpunch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thighpunch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thighpunch cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thighpunch misses with a hook.
Thighpunch misses the jab.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Dead misses.
Thighpunch misses with a jab to the body
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Thighpunch walks into a left hand.
Dead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thighpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Thighpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thighpunch. Thighpunch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily.
Dead moves away from the strike by Thighpunch.
Dead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead scores with a body shot.
Dead throws a jab when Thighpunch was well out of range.
Thighpunch misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Dead misses its target.#T4#
Dead misses with a hook. Thighpunch ducked under it nicely.
Thighpunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thighpunch misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Thighpunch is just out of range.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Thighpunch misses with a shot to the body
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Thighpunch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead lands a nice hook to Thighpunch's body. Thighpunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Thighpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Thighpunch is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Thighpunch misses.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thighpunch momentarily. #T1#
Thighpunch throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead is looking to counter the offense by Thighpunch and move into the clinch.
Dead moves away from the strike by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Thighpunch moved out of range.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.#T2#
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot
and Dead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Thighpunch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
Thighpunch misses the jab.
A big right from Thighpunch misses.
Dead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thighpunch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Thighpunch moved out of range nicely.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Dead is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Thighpunch avoids the body shot from Dead.
Dead looks to land a combination. Thighpunch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Thighpunch's defenses.
Thighpunch walks into a left hand.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thighpunch throws a shot to the body.
Thighpunch moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Thighpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a hook but Thighpunch blocks it.
Thighpunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Dead blocks a jab.
Thighpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Thighpunch lands a two punch combo.
Thighpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead scores with a jab. Thighpunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thighpunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Dead.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thighpunch misses the target.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat. #T1#
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead dips to his left and cracks Thighpunch with an uppercut!
Thighpunch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Thighpunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead lands a right hook to the body.
Dead misses with a body punch
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead punishes Thighpunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Thighpunch walks into a straight right hand from Dead.
Thighpunch misses with a straight left.
Butch Thighpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thighpunch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Thighpunch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thighpunch throws a right hand that misses
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thighpunch throws a right hand that misses
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thighpunch throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Thighpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thighpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thighpunch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Nice body punch from Dead.
Thighpunch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thighpunch misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thighpunch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dead's head backwards.
Thighpunch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Thighpunch avoids the body shot from Dead.
Thighpunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Thighpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thighpunch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thighpunch drops Dead with a huge uppercut! Dead drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thighpunch is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
In his post fight interview, Butch Thighpunch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Grand Prix Finals     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Dick shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead sprawls well. He's pushed Dick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Dick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead stuffs the takedown attempt from Dick. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Dead misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dick throws a sloppy body shot
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.#T1#
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Dick misses with a straight right.
Rick Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Dead gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Dead jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dick tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Dick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dick misses with a hook.
Dead lands the left hand.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick looks for a takedown but Dead sprawls well.
Dick tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dead shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dick eats them both and turns towards Dead to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick misses with a takedown
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dick.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Dead throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Dick has passed into side control.
Dick working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Dick grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead trying to remain calm as Dick controls from the top position.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dick wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy. #T4#
Dick is chipping away with strikes.
Dick cracks Dead with a big right hand but Dead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dead looking for a sweep but Dick has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dick controlling the pace for now.
Dick working Dead over with strikes here.
Dead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Dick gets a takedown into half guard.
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Dick connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Dick wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dick prevents Dead from improving his position.
Dead is trying to control but Dick passes into side control!
Dead struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Dick trying to control the position but Dead is working away. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Dick.
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
Dick is putting a hurting on Dead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dead is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dead is not content to let Dick control the position.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Dick working away.
Dick controls the position.
Dead tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dead regains half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dead trying to control here.
Dick working Dead over with strikes.
Dick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dick on the ground.#T3#
Dead tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dead wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Dead wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Dead's hands, connecting with Dead's forehead.
Rick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Well, if Dick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Dick is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dead is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dick fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dead from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dick! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Dick! Rick Dick retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: PSE 47     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Harper throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tom Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Harper cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead blocks a jab.
Harper moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper. #T1#
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Harper backpedaling.
Harper staying out of range there.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dead.
Harper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Dead misses.
Harper throws a shot from downtown. Dead moves away and avoids it.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Dead with a nice cross.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harper has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Dead.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Harper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dead has control of Harper's left arm, preventing Harper from doing any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harper being controlled here momentarily.
Dead is trying to control the position but Harper postures up. #T3#
Dead working a defensive guard but Harper manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dead is trying to get back to half guard.
Harper tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Harper grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harper grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Harper scores with punches from side control.
Harper looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harper wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Harper working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper scores with punches from side control.
Harper cracks Dead with a big right hand but Dead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Harper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to control but Harper postures up.
Dead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dead tries to get out of the position.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Harper 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Harper misses.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Harper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dead misses with the combination. #T1#
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Harper checks it.
Harper lands with an overhand left.
Harper looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Harper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Dead.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper tries to clinch up
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead avoids it really well and circles away.
Harper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Harper's head. #T3#
Dead punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Harper closes the distance but Dead moves to the side
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper tries for a takedown but Dead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a right hand to the body.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harper throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper misses with a hook
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Harper tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harper misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Dead lands with a hook. Harper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harper blocks a jab.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper takes one to the chin there.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead slips a jab from Harper.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Harper connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper 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.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harper takes one on the button.
Harper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dead's head backwards.#T1#
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a right hand to the body.
Dead throws a combination. Harper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dead on the side of the head.
Harper shoots and misses
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead avoids the body shot from Harper.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Harper walks into a left hand.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Harper shoots and misses
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harper connects with a single shot there.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Dead lunges at Harper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harper's hand.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead avoids the body shot from Harper.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harper is defended easily by Dead.#T3#
Harper wants to clinch.
Dead works Harper's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harper backs up against the cage.
Harper takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
Dead cracks Harper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Dead does it's job there.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Harper has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dead 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

A very excited looking Evil Dead 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: PSE 45     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dead.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Dead misses with some punches.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T1#
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Dead misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has Dead pushed against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.#T3#
Dead works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Dead throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead has Smith pressed against the cage. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with some punches.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Smith cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Smith.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Dead working aggressively here.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land. #T3#
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: PSE 35     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Copeland throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Copeland darts in trying to clinch
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland tries to clinch but Dead is having none of it.
Copeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Dead defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dead misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Copeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland leaning against his opponent.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dead avoids it.
Dead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Dead tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Dead.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Dead misses with some punches.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Dead leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Copeland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Dead avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Copeland looking to stall.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Copeland tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Dead blocks with his arms.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Dead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Copeland tries to stall but Dead uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Dead.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland tries to stall but Dead uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Dead pushes him off.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Copeland.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dead misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Copeland misses. #T1#
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead avoids the body shot from Copeland.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Dead pushes him off.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Copeland. That snapped Dead's head back.
Copeland cracks Dead with a good jab.
Copeland misses with a hook
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland misses with a right hand
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Copeland blocks a jab.
Copeland throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Copeland rushes Dead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dead avoids it.
Dead misses with the head strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Copeland is blocking nicely.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead lands an uppercut.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Dead avoids the damage to the body.
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dead lands a right hand.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead digs a right hand underneath Copeland's ribcage. Copeland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead lands a right hand.
Dead misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Copeland tries to tie him up.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dead is stalling here.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Evil Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Copeland.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead connects with a body shot that sends Copeland's belly button to the back.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland misses the shot to the body.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Copeland tries to clinch
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Dead.#T1#
Copeland tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Dead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Copeland.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland slips under a jab.#CL2#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Dead lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Copeland.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Copeland tries to tie him up.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Dead avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dead avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland landing knees to the head.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dead takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dead throws a hook to the side of Copeland's head but Copeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead jabs Copeland right on the nose. Copeland blinks but takes it well.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead drops his hands momentarily and Copeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Copeland moved out of range.
Copeland lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow. #T4#
Dead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead misses with some punches.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Dead leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
A nice left hand lands by Dead. #ROC#
Copeland is rocked!
Dead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Copeland's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Copeland drops to his knees and Dead pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Dead!
After the fight, Evil Dead 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: DUEL 2     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Dead lunges at Gonzales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzales's hand.
Gonzales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dead counters by clinching up.
Dead misses with some punches.
Gonzales digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Gonzales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
A short right from Dead.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Gonzales on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Dead.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead. #T1#
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
A short right from Gonzales.
Gonzales trying to stall but Dead improves his position. #T2#
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead blocking some punches.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Dead working aggressively here.
Gonzales digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gonzales.
Gonzales blocks an uppercut.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales. #T3#
Dead avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with some punches.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzales is keeping busy.
Gonzales cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Dead works on Gonzales's body with a couple of short punches.
Dead misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Dead lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Dead blocking some punches.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Gonzales misses with a shot to the body
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead throws the left hand but Gonzales avoids the punch easily.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
and Dead counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice shot lands for Dead.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Dead.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
Evil Dead seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzales trying to control the position but instead, Dead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzales into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Dead lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzales.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead is working Gonzales over against the cage.
Dead slowing the pace effectively.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dead in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Dead tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead cracks Gonzales with a nice body shot.
Dead lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!
A short uppercut from Dead.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gonzales! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dead is unloading with more strikes now! Gonzales drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Dead!
A less than humble Evil Dead misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: New Years Blast Bash     
Date:   Jan 01, 2019
#R1#
Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Dead tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pierre wants to clinch.
Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
Pierre closes the distance but Dead moves to the side
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Francis Saint Pierre has been cut.#T1#
Dead cracks Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pierre sets himself, and Dead steps forward looking for the clinch! Pierre avoids it this time.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Pierre sets himself, and Dead steps forward looking for the clinch! Pierre avoids it this time.
Dead scores with a jab.
Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Donk. Dead catches Pierre right on the button with a cross.
Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Dead.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Pierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Dead leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dead gets through Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pierre to his knees! Dead keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Dead!
Evil Dead bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: BANDAI 12: Reason     
Date:   Sep 24, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Katibaba.
Katibaba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Katibaba tests Nile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katibaba misses with a looping left.
Nile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Katibaba throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Nile rushes Katibaba and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Katibaba on the inside.
Nile lands with a short shot to the head.
Katibaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katibaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Katibaba gets through Nile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nile lands with a light punch inside.
Katibaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile blocking some punches.
Katibaba has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Katibaba throws a head punch that misses.
Katibaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nile's elbow. #T1#
Katibaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katibaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katibaba blocks the elbow strike.
Katibaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Katibaba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nile misses with some punches.
Katibaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile lands with a short shot to the head.
Nile can't find room to land a body shot as Katibaba controls the action.
Katibaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Katibaba can turn it around.
Katibaba misses with a body punch.
Katibaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nile.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katibaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nile.
Nile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Nile misses with a knee to the head.
Katibaba misses with some punches.
Katibaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Katibaba. #T2#
Katibaba has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Katibaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katibaba backwards.
Katibaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katibaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katibaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile lands a body punch.
Nile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katibaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
Katibaba misses with the head strike.
Katibaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Katibaba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katibaba.
Nile scores with a hook to the body.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katibaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katibaba blocks a body shot from Nile.
Nile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katibaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Nile lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nile lands with a short shot to the head.
Katibaba lands an uppercut.
Katibaba pushes Nile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katibaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile tries a knee to the head but Katibaba blocks it.
Nile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katibaba has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Nile lands an uppercut.
Nile misses with some punches.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Katibaba.
Katibaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katibaba throws a head punch that misses.
Katibaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Katibaba avoids it by throwing Nile back against the cage.
Katibaba tries a body shot but Nile blocks it.
Nile blocking some punches.
Nile throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Nile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
A short uppercut from Nile.
Katibaba works on Nile's body with a couple of short punches.
Nile lands with a left to the head.
Nile misses with some punches.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Katibaba.
Katibaba misses with some punches.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katibaba digs a right hand into Nile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nile's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Katibaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
A short left from Nile.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katibaba's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nile throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katibaba.
Nile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katibabas head.
Katibaba working aggressively here.
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 Pee Nile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katibaba.
Nile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katibaba throws a lazy uppercut
and Nile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nile scores with a nice head shot.
Katibaba misses with a right hand
and Nile counters with a nice uppercut.
Nile cracks a nice hook into Katibaba's ribs.
A big right from Nile misses.
It seemed like Katibaba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katibaba.
Katibaba misses with a left hand
and Nile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katibaba misses with a hook.
Katibaba throws an off balance right hand
and Nile counters with a nice body shot.
Nile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Katibabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Katibaba, as that shot connected. #T1#
Katibaba throws a shot from downtown. Nile moves away and avoids it.
Nile swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Nile misses.
Katibaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nile.
Nile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katibaba is able to avoid easily.
Nile ducks under a wild hook from Katibaba.
Nile throwing a counter right hand but Katibaba manages to avoid it.
Nile missing with a left hand there. Katibaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Katibaba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Katibaba missing with a left hand there. Nile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katibaba throws a lazy right hand but Nile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katibaba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nile counters with a straight right hand.
Katibaba throws a hook to the side of Nile's head but Nile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katibaba misses with a hook
and Nile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katibaba misses with a hook
and Nile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katibaba throws a hook to the side of Nile's head but Nile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nile tries to land a leg kick but Katibaba saw it coming and moves away.
Katibaba swings widly with a right hand
and Nile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katibaba misses with a hook
letting Nile counter with a right hand.
A jab from Katibaba misses.
Katibaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katibaba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Katibaba misses with a right hand
and Katibaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romelu Katibaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nile, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Nile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katibaba.
Nile wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katibaba can do to turn this around?
Nile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Katibaba has time to react.
Katibaba throws a big shot that misses.
Katibaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katibaba blocks a jab.
Katibaba throws a shot from downtown. Nile moves away and avoids it.
Nile tries to counter by clinching up but Katibaba breaks away and moves out of range.
Nile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Katibaba tries to get set, Nile tries to push him back and clinch up but Katibaba manages to avoid the attempt.
Katibaba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nile misses with a straight left.
Nile misses with a combination
and Katibaba counters with a stiff right hand.
Nile lands a nice hook to Katibaba's body. Katibaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pee Nile is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katibaba.
Katibaba misses with a straight left.
Katibaba throws a right hand that misses
and Nile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katibaba misses with an uppercut
letting Nile counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katibaba throws the left hand but Nile avoids the punch easily.
Katibaba walks into a left hand.
Katibaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katibaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katibaba loads up on a big right hand but Nile slips the punch.
Katibaba walks into a straight right hand from Nile.
Nile scores with a nice strike.
Nile scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pee Nile dominated that second round.
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#
Nile staying out of range there.
Romelu Katibaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nile slips under a jab.
Nile missing with a left hand there. Katibaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katibaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Katibaba throws a lazy right hand but Nile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Nile misses.
Katibaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Katibaba tries to get set, Nile tries to push him back and clinch up but Katibaba manages to avoid the attempt.
Katibaba looks to land a left hand but Nile moved out of range nicely.
Katibaba's corner calls for a 1-2. Katibaba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile misses with a leg kick.
Katibaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nile.
Nile moves away from the strike by Katibaba.
Nile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nile lands with an uppercut that bounces Katibaba off the cage and back into range.
Katibaba misses with a left hand
and Nile counters with a nice uppercut.
Katibaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katibaba misses with a hook. Nile ducked under it nicely.
Katibaba misses with a left hand
and Nile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nile throws a jab when Katibaba was well out of range.
Nile slips under a jab from Katibaba.
Nile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Katibaba has time to react.
Katibaba misses with a looping right.
Katibaba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nile works the jab nicely.
Katibaba misses with a straight right.
Nile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nile needs to keep his hands up - Katibaba had a free shot at his head there.
Nile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katibaba.
Nile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nile throws a leg kick but Katibaba moved away.
Katibaba throws a hook but Nile avoids it easily.
Nile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katibaba throws out the jab.
Katibaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nile scores with a decent looking hook.
Katibaba misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Nile moves into the clinch.
Nile lands a body shot.
A short right from Nile.
Nile lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Katibaba. #T3#
Katibaba misses with a punch to the body.
Katibaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nile on the inside.
Nile misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Katibaba.
Katibaba presses Nile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nile.
Katibaba blocks a body shot from Nile.
Katibaba working aggressively here.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nile.
Katibaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Katibaba is rocked!
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katibaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nile finish him?
Nile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katibaba backwards.
Pee Nile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Katibaba seems to have recovered his senses.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Katibaba.
Katibaba blocking some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katibaba has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Katibaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Katibaba avoids it by throwing Nile back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nile.
Nile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Katibaba.
Nile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nile lands a right hand.
Katibaba tries to work over Nile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nile lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katibaba.
Nile misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katibaba.
Katibaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katibaba has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Katibaba lands with a right to the head.
Pee Nile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Nile.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pee Nile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nile 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pee Nile!

Pee Nile was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BANDAI 6: Galaxy     
Date:   Sep 02, 2018
#R1#
Dizon throws a shot from downtown. Nile moves away and avoids it.
And Nile tries to counter it with a takedown but Dizon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dizon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nile.
Dizon throws out a loose jab but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nile is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dizon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Nile clinches with his opponent.
Dizon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nile.
Nile misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dizon.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Dizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dizon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Dizon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nile controls his hands.
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nile lands a hook that snaps the head of Dizon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nile lands a shot to the body.
Dizon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nile backwards. #T1#
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Dizon.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dizon fails to land.
Dizon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Dizon lands with a short shot to the head.
Dizon scores with a shot to the side of Nile's head.
Nile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dizon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dizon lands with a right to the head.
Dizon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dizon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile misses with some punches. #T2#
Nile blocking some punches.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Dizon.
Dizon misses with a punch to the body.
Dizon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nile breaks the clinch.
Nile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nile wants to counter with a clinch but Dizon pushes him away.
Dizon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nile tries to clinch there but Dizon circles away.
Dizon takes a swing at Nile's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nile darts in and clinches Dizon up against the cage.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with some punches.
Dizon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
A shot in the inside from Dizon.
Nile scores with a shot to the side of Dizon's head.
Nile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dizon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Dizon.
Nile lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Nile blocking some punches.
Dizon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dizon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nile lands a left hand.
Dizon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dizon lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nile breaks the clinch.
Dizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dizon misses with a looping left.#CL#
Dizon has Nile up against the cage in a clinch.
Dizon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Nile prevents Dizon from breaking the clinch.
Dizon misses with the head strike.
Dizon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Dizon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dizon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dizon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dizon fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nile on the inside.
Nile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nile can't find room to land a body shot as Dizon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dizon.
Nile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dizon tries to break the clinch but Nile is controlling the position.
Dizon throws a head punch that misses.
Nile tries a body shot but Dizon blocks it.
Nile prevents a body shot from Dizon.
Nile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dizon has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Dizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pee Nile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nile has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nile.
Dizon throws a head punch that misses.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Dizon.
Dizon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nile digs a right hand into Dizon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dizon's gas tank.
Nile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dizon cracks Nile with a nice body shot.
Dizon is trying to push Nile away but Nile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dizon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nile lands a hook that snaps the head of Dizon backwards.
Dizon lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Nile lands with a right to the head.
Dizon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Dizon breaks the clinch.
Dizon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dizon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Nile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dizon throws a hook but Nile blocks it.#CL2#
Nile instigates a clinch.
Dizon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dizon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nile backwards. #BC#
Dizon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dizon misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Dizon.
Jepoy Dizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dizon throws a head punch that misses.
Nile lands with a left to the head.
Nile lands with a left to the head.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Dizon has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Nile can't find room to land a body shot as Dizon controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pee Nile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dizon blocking some punches. #T2#
Dizon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dizon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nile.
Nile blocks a body shot from Dizon.
Dizon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dizon misses with a punch to the body.
Dizon misses with some punches.
Nile blocking some punches.
Dizon lands a right hand.
Nile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dizon backwards.
Nile lands a body punch.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Dizon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dizon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dizon has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Dizon tries to work over Nile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nile keeps control of Dizon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dizon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nile moves to clinch but Dizon breaks away
and Dizon counters with a straight right hand.
Dizon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Nile tries to clinch but Dizon moves away
and Dizon counters with a straight right hand.
Dizon misses with a right hand
and Nile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dizon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dizon misses with a body shot.
Nile doesn't manage to clinch there - Dizon circles away.
Dizon tries to clinch
and Nile counters with a stiff right hand.
Nile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dizon misses with a lunging right hand
and Nile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nile takes one on the button.#CL2#
Nile clinches.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Dizon.
Dizon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nile controls his hands.
Dizon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dizon is trying to break the clinch but Nile has him pressed against the cage.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Nile working aggressively here.
Nile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dizon cracks Nile with a nice body shot.
Dizon is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dizon.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Dizon.
Dizon blocks a body shot from Nile.
Dizon blocking some punches.
Dizon misses with the head strike.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Nile blocking some punches. #BC2#
Nile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jepoy Dizon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dizon.
Nile throws out a counter right but Dizon avoids it with no problem.
Dizon lands a right hook to the body.
Nile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dizon.
Dizon misses with a straight right.
Nile changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dizon cracks Nile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nile tries to clinch but Dizon is having none of it. #CL2#
Nile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Nile.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Dizon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dizon blocking some punches.
Nile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dizon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dizon misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dizon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Dizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Dizon lands an uppercut.
Dizon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dizon manages to break the clinch.
Dizon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jepoy Dizon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Nile has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dizon.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Dizon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dizon blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dizon.
A short right from Nile.
Nile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nile misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile. #BC#
Dizon breaks the clinch. #T2#
Dizon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nile to counter with a crisp jab.
Nile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dizon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dizon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nile wants to clinch.
Dizon throws a hook to the side of Nile's head but Nile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dizon lands a jab.
Dizon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dizon misses with a hook
and Nile counters with a stiff right hand.
Nile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dizon.
Dizon connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nile.
Nile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nile lands with a short shot to the head.
Dizon tries to break the clinch but Nile is controlling the position.
Nile scores with a shoulder strike.
Nile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nile.
Nile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dizon is trying to break free.
Dizon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dizon.
Dizon working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
Dizon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dizon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Dizon. #T4#
Dizon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dizon has a couple of punches blocked by Nile.
Dizon blocks an uppercut.
Nile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dizon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Dizon throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nile.
Nile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dizon.
Dizon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nile has Dizon pressed against the cage, preventing Dizon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dizon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nile drives through and clinches with Dizon against the cage.
A short left from Dizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Dizon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pee Nile.
I think Nile 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 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pee Nile!

Pee Nile decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: BANDAI 3: Honor     
Date:   Aug 13, 2018
#R1#
Nile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Nile.#CL2#
Song gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Song blocking some punches.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Nile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Song's elbow.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Nile back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile working aggressively here.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nile as Song tries to tie him up.
A short right from Nile on the inside.
Song throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nile lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Nile is trying to maintain a safe position but Song gets an underhook and turns Nile into the cage.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Nile lands with a light punch inside.
Song tries to work over Nile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nile prevents a body shot from Song.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nile working aggressively here.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Nile controls his hands.
Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Song lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Song scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Song misses with the head strike.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Song.
Song working aggressively here.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Nile's head.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Nile gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Song.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Song backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Qui Non Song has been cut.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Song misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Song. #T3#
Nile takes a shot to the head.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Song misses with the head strike.
Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Nile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Song misses with some punches.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Nile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Song lands a left hand.
Nile blocks a body shot from Song.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Song looking to slow down the pace here.
Nile can't find room to land a body shot as Song controls the action.
Nile cracks Song with a nice body shot.
Song tries to work over Nile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile misses with some punches.
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Song lands a body shot.
Song misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Nile blocks a body shot from Song.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Song lands a hook that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
A short right from Song on the inside.
Nile lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Qui Non Song will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Qui Non Song's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nile moves to clinch but Song breaks away
and Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nile throws a good cross that connects.
Nile is looking to clinch.
Song tries to counter by closing the distance.
Song fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Nile closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile blocks a body shot from Song.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Nile controls the action.
Nile misses with some punches. #T1#
Song blocks an uppercut.
Nile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song blocking some punches.
Nile lands a nice shot to the body.
Song blocks a body shot from Nile.
Song tries a body shot but Nile blocks it.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Nile.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qui Non Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Song lands a shot to the body.
Nile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Song blocks a body shot from Nile.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Song scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Nile back against the cage.
Song's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile lands a body punch in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Song in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nile scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Nile back against the cage.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song misses with a punch to the body.
Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Song misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song tries a body shot but Nile blocks it.
A short uppercut from Song.
A short right from Nile.
Nile pushes Song back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Song is looking to control Nile's arms but Nile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Song has his back to the cage.
Song misses with some punches.
Nile blocking some punches.
Song blocks a body shot from Nile.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song blocking some punches.
Nile prevents a body shot from Song.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Nile throws a head punch that misses.
Nile misses with some punches.
Song misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Nile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nile.
Nile blocks a body shot from Song.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Nile controls his hands.
Nile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nile on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nile lands a hook that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Nile letting Song take a breather here.
Song misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nile.
Song misses with the head strike.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Nile.
Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nile tries a body shot but Song blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pee Nile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Qui Non Song's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nile tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Song moves into the clinch.
Song tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nile's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Song tries to work over Nile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Song misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Nile's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Nile controls the action.
Song lands with a left to the head.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nile blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Song - that landed with a thud.
Song working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nile.
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nile blocking some punches.
Song is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nile is keeping busy.
Nile is trying to stall.
Nile pushes Song back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nile digs a right hand into Song's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Song's gas tank.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nile. #T2#
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Nile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
A shot in the inside from Song.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Nile.
Nile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Nile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Song takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Nile.
Nile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song working aggressively here.
Nile lands with a left to the head.
Nile lands a right hand. #T3#
Song takes a shot to the head.
Nile misses with some punches.
Nile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Song.
Nile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Song misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Song looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Nile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.#CL#
Nile closes the distance and pushes Song back into the cage.
Song blocking some punches.
Song misses with some punches.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Nile struggles to land a body shot inside as Song controls his hands.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Song working aggressively here.
Nile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Song backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nile lands a nice uppercut.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
Song misses with a body punch.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song is trying to stall.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Song.
Nile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pee Nile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nile 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pee Nile!

After the fight, Pee Nile 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.

 

 
 
 
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