Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.#TD2#
Kneereaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghouti uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Ghouti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kneereaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghouti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghouti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ghouti is pushing down on Kneereaper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kneereaper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghouti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Kneereaper defends it.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Ghouti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kneereaper wants to improve his position but Ghouti is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ghouti wants to pass the guard but Kneereaper is defending well.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Kneereaper is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Ghouti has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Ghouti connects with a nice short shot to Kneereaper's temple.
Ghouti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ghouti'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.
Kneereaper is pressing down on Ghouti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghouti defends well.
Ghouti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti stays in close to Kneereaper's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghouti rolls with it to try and escape but Kneereaper cranks on the arm and Ghouti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Pollock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock scores with a punch to the head.
Ghouti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pollock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock throws a good cross that connects.
Ghouti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ghouti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghouti misses with a straight right.
Ghouti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghouti throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
Al Ghouti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghouti loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pollock.
Ghouti misses with a straight right.
Ghouti punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.
Pollock wants to land a leg kick but Ghouti is out of range.
Pollock scores with the left hand. Ghouti knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghouti tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pollock looks for the body kick but Ghouti saw that one coming.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghouti.#T1##CL#
Ghouti moves into the clinch.
Pollock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
Ghouti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pollock tries to work over Ghouti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghouti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock is leaning against Ghouti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghouti.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghouti.
Pollock moves out of range as Ghouti strikes.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pollock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghouti slips under a jab.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti looks to land a left hand but Pollock moved out of range nicely.
Pollock fakes the leg kick and cracks Ghouti in 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!
Ghouti lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.#T2#
Ghouti loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
Ghouti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ghouti connects with a body shot.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pollock swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pollock!
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghouti misses with a takedown attempt - Pollock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ghouti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.
Pollock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pollock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Ghouti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Pollock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghouti throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Ghouti sees coming a mile off.
Ghouti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghouti shoots in and drives through. Pollock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ghouti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock takes a swing at Ghouti's ribcage but misses.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Ghouti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Ghouti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pollock slips a jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti connects with a body shot.
Pollock throws a low kick, looking for Ghouti's leg but Ghouti calmly moves out of range.
Jackson Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghouti lands a jab-cross combination.
Ghouti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pollock eats them both and turns towards Ghouti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Pollock lands a head shot.
Pollock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Pollock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Pollock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Ghouti instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Pollock up against the cage.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
Pollock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghouti lands with a right to the head.
Ghouti pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Pollock lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Al Ghouti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Pollock.
Ghouti fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ghouti shoots in and bounces Pollock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pollock wants to get back to his feet but Ghouti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Ghouti wants to control but Pollock is keeping busy.
Pollock not doing much here. #SU2#
Pollock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ghouti to stand up.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ghouti shoots for a double leg takedown but Pollock sprawls well. He's pushed Ghouti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ghouti moves out of range of the body kick from Pollock.
Ghouti connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
Pollock swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range. #T2#
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Ghouti slips the punch.
Pollock delivers a nice body kick.
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Pollock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghouti in his tracks.
Pollock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghouti.
Pollock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghouti with a body shot.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Ghouti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pollock's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock is looking for a sweep. Ghouti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti working over Pollock with some ground and pound. Pollock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Pollock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pollock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ghouti clinches. #T3#
Ghouti throws a punch but it's blocked by Pollock.
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock wants to break free but Ghouti has control.
Pollock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Ghouti working aggressively here.
Pollock misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land. #BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch.
Pollock slips under a jab from Ghouti.
Pollock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghouti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghouti swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ghouti.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Ghouti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pollock tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
Pollock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ghouti scores with a hook.
Pollock misses with a kick to the body.
Ghouti lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ghouti.
Pollock takes a swing at Ghouti's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghouti misses the target.
Pollock slips a jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pollock scores with a head kick. Ghouti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
Pollock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghouti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghouti shoots in for a double leg but Pollock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ghouti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock wants to slow Ghouti down by chopping away at his legs.
Pollock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pollock scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghouti should have avoided that one.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pollock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghouti on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ghouti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pollock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pollock swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Ghouti.
Pollock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ghouti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pollock has time to react.
Ghouti dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Ghouti's head and hops out.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghouti was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Ghouti blocks the body kick.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ghouti.
Pollock struggling a bit here.
Ghouti prevents Pollock from escaping the position.#T1#
Pollock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti working away.#ES2#
Pollock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock lands a lovely overhand right.
Pollock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghouti throws out the jab.
Ghouti fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ghouti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pollock.
Ghouti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghouti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pollock's head backwards.
Pollock dodges the punch combination from Ghouti. #T2#
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Ghouti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pollock is trying to stand up here but Ghouti is controlling him well.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Ghouti is controlling well.
Pollock wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Pollock tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.#T3#
Ghouti controlling the action here.
Pollock trying to control but Ghouti postures up.
Pollock is pressing down on Ghouti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pollock managing to control the position.
Ghouti postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghouti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghouti connects with a single shot there.
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
A big right from Pollock misses.
Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ghouti stuns Pollock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pollock misses with a wild combination.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Pollock connects with a right hand. Ghouti shakes it off.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pollock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghouti's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghouti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ghouti misses with a shot to the body
and Jin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Ghouti slips a jab from Jin.
Jin misses with a hook.
Ghouti works Jin's body with a nice hook.
Ghouti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jin has time to react.
Jin 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.
Ghouti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghouti misses with a wild combination.
Jin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Jin misses with a looping left.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Ghouti lands a jab to Jin's midsection.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin punishes Ghouti's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Ghouti drives through and clinches with Jin against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Good body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head. #T1#
Jin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
Jin lands a body punch.
Jin scores with a shot to the side of Ghouti's head.
Jin misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Jin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage.
Ghouti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Ghouti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Jin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghouti content to stall in guard here.
Jin has Ghouti pulled in close to control his posture.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghouti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jin controls Ghouti momentarily but Ghouti frees himself.
Jin is pulling down on Ghouti's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghouti, at least for the moment.
Jin wants to control but Ghouti passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jin is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Jin trying to get back to full guard but Ghouti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jin can't escape the position.
Ghouti controlling from mount.
Jin really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Ghouti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghouti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghouti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghouti.#TD2#
Ghouti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghouti lands in his opponent's guard.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Ghouti is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.
Jin has momentary wrist control but Ghouti slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghouti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jin working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jin is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up. #T1##SUB#
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.
Jin is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Jin keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Jin pulls Ghouti in close to his closed guard and prevents Ghouti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghouti postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghouti lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Jin misses. #TD2#
Jin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ghouti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghouti trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti advances to half guard. #T3#
Jin wants to get back to full guard but Ghouti has mounted him!
Jin can't escape the position.
Jin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully.
Ghouti is pulling down on Jin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jin, at least for the moment.#T4#
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jin looking to sit in guard and control but Ghouti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghouti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghouti being controlled here momentarily.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghouti is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti shoots in but no luck this time.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Jin is looking to counter punch.
Ghouti throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Jin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ghouti throws a leg kick but Jin checks it.
Jin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghouti under the eye.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Jin thuds a left hand into Ghouti's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ghouti clinches up with Jin and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti lands a nice uppercut.
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Jin.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin working aggressively here.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghouti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Jin avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghouti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jin.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Jin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Jin as the two fighters clinch.
Ghouti pushes Jin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghouti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ghouti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ghouti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti blocks an uppercut.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Jin controls his hands.
Ghouti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ghouti can turn it around.
Jin lands with a light punch inside.
Jin lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jin's elbow.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Jin controls the action.
Jin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghouti working aggressively here.
Jin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Jin avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghouti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Jin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ghouti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghouti tries to work over Jin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jin.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghouti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghouti working aggressively here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Jin has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghouti.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Jin prevents a body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jin misses with the head strike.
Ghouti throws a head punch that misses.
Ghouti presses Jin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jin on the inside.
Jin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ghouti.
Ghouti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head.
Ghouti lands an uppercut.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti blocks an uppercut.
Ghouti tries a body shot but Jin blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghouti 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Al Ghouti!
Our winner, Al Ghouti, 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.
Kobayashi Jin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 61 | Extravaganza
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghouti.
Turunen tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Ghouti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghouti tries to circle away but Turunen has him pinned against the cage.
Turunen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turunen misses with some punches.
Turunen misses with some punches.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghouti's elbow.
Turunen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turunen blocks an uppercut.
Turunen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Turunen can't find room to land a body shot as Ghouti controls the action.
Ghouti lands a right hand.
Turunen lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Turunen.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Turunen.
Still in the clinch, Ghouti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turunen blocking some punches.
Ghouti blocking some punches.
Ghouti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghouti controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Turunen.
Turunen prevents the takedown attempt.
Turunen lands a right hand.
Ghouti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ghouti.
Turunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turunen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turunen.
Turunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghouti controls his hands. #T2#
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Turunen.
A short right from Turunen.
Turunen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Ghouti.
Turunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turunen lands a right hand.
Turunen blocking some punches.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghouti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turunen.
Ghouti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghouti has a couple of punches blocked by Turunen.
Ghouti lands with a left to the head.
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti blocks an uppercut.
Turunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Turunen. #BC2#
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turunen tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ghouti misses with a two punch combination.
Turunen throws a wild body kick that Ghouti sees coming a mile off.
Turunen throws a nice looking combination but Ghouti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghouti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghouti's coach down at No Stepchild - No Entrance was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ghouti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti slips under a jab from Turunen.
Ghouti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
Ghouti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turunen throws the kick towards the body but Ghouti avoids it.
Turunen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ghouti counter with a right hand.
Turunen moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Ghouti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghouti. #T4#
Ghouti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turunen.
Turunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turunen misses with a body punch.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Turunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghouti blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti wants a takedown but no success here.
Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Ghouti.
A nice left hand lands by Ghouti.
Turunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turunen.
Ghouti scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turunen throws a one two combo.
Ghouti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turunen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghouti thinking.
Turunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghouti's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ghouti tries to move into range but Turunen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghouti can do to turn this around?
Turunen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghouti counters with a straight right hand.
Ghouti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Ghouti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turunen misses with a jab to the body
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Turunen is rocked!
Turunen misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Ghouti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Ghouti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Turunen misses.
Turunen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghouti counters with a right hand to the body.
Turunen dips to his left and cracks Ghouti with an uppercut!
Turunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghouti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turunen looks to land a combination but Ghouti avoids it well.
Turunen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ghouti to counter with a crisp jab.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti wants to clinch up but Turunen keeps it at a distance.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Turunen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turunen.
Al Ghouti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turunen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turunen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turunen lands with a cross. #T3##CL#
Turunen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Ghouti lands with a right to the head.
Ghouti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghouti lands a right hand.
Ghouti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
A shot in the inside from Ghouti.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Turunen has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
Turunen misses with some punches.
Turunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Turunen.
Turunen lands with a left to the head.
Ghouti lands with a light punch inside.
Ghouti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turunen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Turunen fails to land. #BC2#
Ghouti breaks from the clinch.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Turunen scores with a four punch combination!
Turunen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Turunen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghouti was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
Ghouti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turunen seems to have got his legs back now.
Turunen throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Ghouti lands a stunning uppercut that sends Turunen to the mat!
Turunen is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghouti stalling.
Ghouti is nestled in close to Turunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Al Ghouti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti tries to counter with a clinch but Turunen shakes him off and moves away.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
Turunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghouti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.
Turunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turunen lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turunen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turunen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot to the body from Turunen misses
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turunen throws a sloppy head kick and Ghouti moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Nice sprawl there from Turunen as Ghouti shoots in.
Turunen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghouti's head.
Turunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ghouti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turunen is out of range and Ghouti settles back down.
A jab from Ghouti misses. #T2#
Ghouti walks into a straight right hand from Turunen.
Turunen avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti jabs at Turunen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghouti lands a body shot.
Turunen pushes Ghouti away with a front kick.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Ghouti scores with a hook to the body. Turunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Turunen misses.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Ghouti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3##CL#
Turunen pushes Ghouti up against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Ghouti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghouti has a couple of punches blocked by Turunen. #BC2#
Ghouti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghouti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turunen.
Turunen misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Turunen is countered with a crisp right hand from Ghouti that sends him to the canvas! Ghouti follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ghouti controlling from side mount.
Turunen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Ghouti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Turunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Ghouti.
Turunen is looking for a sweep.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Ghouti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Turunen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ghouti's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Ghouti.
I think Ghouti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Al Ghouti!
A very excited looking Al Ghouti 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: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ghouti throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper sizes up Ghouti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kneereaper misses with a left hand
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper lands with a straight right. Ghouti didn't see that one coming.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper sets himself, and Ghouti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kneereaper avoids it this time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kneereaper enables Ghouti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kneereaper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghouti is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily.
Ghouti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghouti distracts Kneereaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghouti cracks Kneereaper with a solid left hand.
Kneereaper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghouti controls the pace.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghouti passes Kneereaper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghouti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghouti's back!
Kneereaper is hanging on to Ghouti's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Ghouti is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB#
Ghouti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Kneereaper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ghouti has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Kneereaper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ghouti tries to escape but Kneereaper has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ghouti is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghouti trying to control the hands but Kneereaper won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ghouti fending off the submission attempt from Kneereaper. #T3##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for the choke but no joy.
Kneereaper doesn't have the hooks in and Ghouti manages to turn into his guard.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Ghouti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti landing with the ground and pound.
Ghouti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghouti is nestled in close to Kneereaper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kneereaper works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghouti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghouti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghouti landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghouti distracts Kneereaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a triangle but Ghouti pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghouti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghouti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghouti landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghouti scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Al Ghouti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ghouti takes one to the side of the head.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Ghouti ducks down to avoid it.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghouti. That did some damage!#CL2#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.
Kneereaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghouti's elbow.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ghouti jumps guard and drags Kneereaper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kneereaper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghouti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ghouti trying to hold on to Kneereaper's head to control him but Kneereaper postures up.
Kneereaper wants to pass to mount but Ghouti is defending the position. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ghouti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kneereaper. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghouti defends it well.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Ghouti won't allow it. #SUB#
Kneereaper wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghouti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghouti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kneereaper is pressing down on Ghouti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghouti is holding on for now.
Kneereaper uses his free foot to push down on Ghouti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ghouti.
Ghouti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghouti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kneereaper trying to pass the guard but Ghouti defending well.
Ghouti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Kneereaper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper postures up. #T3#
Ghouti gets full guard.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti keeping full guard, as Kneereaper tries to pass.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kneereaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghouti is keeping the position for now.
Ghouti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ghouti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kneereaper's head.#SUB#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghouti defends it easily.#T4#
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneereaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghouti defends it easily.#SUB#
Kneereaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghouti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneereaper being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghouti chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Twisty Kneereaper 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#
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneereaper.
Ghouti tries to clinch there but Kneereaper circles away.
Ghouti slips a straight right by Kneereaper.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Ghouti throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ghouti!
Nice takedown defense from Kneereaper. No joy for Ghouti on that attempt.
Ghouti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneereaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghouti has his takedown stuffed
and Kneereaper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Ghouti.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
A jab from Kneereaper misses.
Kneereaper throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Kneereaper misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kneereaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghouti.
Ghouti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ghouti scores with a hook to the body. Kneereaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Ghouti clinches with his opponent.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Ghouti won't allow it.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneereaper's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ghouti - that landed with a thud.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghouti blocking some punches.
Ghouti scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Ghouti lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kneereaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghouti rolls with it to try and escape but Kneereaper cranks on the arm and Ghouti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
Twisty Kneereaper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghouti checks a leg kick.
And Ghouti tries to counter it with a takedown but Budgiehandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A right-left combo lands from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler swings widly with a right hand
and Ghouti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick but Ghouti checks it.
A head kick by Budgiehandler misses
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budgiehandler looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghouti.
Budgiehandler throws a front kick aimed at Ghouti's knee but Ghouti avoids it well.
Ghouti with the counter takedown but Budgiehandler avoids it easily.
Budgiehandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budgiehandler missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook
and Ghouti counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Ghouti checks a leg kick.
Good work by Ghouti as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budgiehandler throws a big shot that misses.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range. #T1#
Ghouti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budgiehandler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler throws a combination that misses
and Ghouti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Budgiehandler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghouti misses with a hook
and Budgiehandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick
and Ghouti counters with a nice uppercut.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Ghouti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghouti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
Ghouti lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghouti has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land. #T2#
Budgiehandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Budgiehandler or not.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghouti tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
Ghouti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Budgiehandler has had enough of the clinch but Ghouti keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budgiehandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghouti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ghouti scores with a hook.#T3#
Budgiehandler with a hook.
Budgiehandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghouti. That did some damage!
Ghouti slips under a jab from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti takes one on the button.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ghouti counters with a takedown into side control.
Budgiehandler is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
Budgiehandler tries to escape but Ghouti is in control.
Budgiehandler is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
Ghouti trying to control the position but Budgiehandler is working away.
Ghouti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti working away.#T4#
Ghouti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ghouti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Budgiehandler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Budgiehandler is working from the bottom.
Budgiehandler is trying to buck Ghouti off.
Ghouti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ghouti scores with punches from side control.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Budgiehandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Budgiehandler is rocked!
Ghouti working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Budgiehandler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghouti scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Budgiehandler is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ghouti can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ghouti!
A less than humble Al Ghouti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 32 | Red Dawn
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Chang motions for Ghouti to come forward. Chang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang thows a leg kick but Ghouti checks it #TD2#
so Ghouti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ghouti trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Ghouti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghouti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang 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.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Ghouti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghouti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghouti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ghouti throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
Ghouti stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Ghouti stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghouti postures up in Chang's guard and throws a big left but Chang blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Ghouti's head back.
Ghouti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chang can pounce on him.
Chang cracks Ghouti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghouti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chang.
Ghouti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to counter with a clinch but Chang pushes him away.
Ghouti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghouti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghouti checks the leg kick.
Chang tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghouti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghouti blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Ghouti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghouti.
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Chang.
Ghouti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang misses with a hook. Ghouti ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Ghouti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ghouti working away.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Chang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghouti trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang tries to bench press Ghouti off him but Ghouti keeps the position. #T4#
Ghouti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ghouti is putting a hurting on Chang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ghouti.
Ghouti throwing strikes but Chang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Ghouti tries to bench press Chang off him but Chang keeps the position.
Ghouti holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ghouti is not content to let Chang control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Chang 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#
Ghouti lands with an overhand left.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghouti with the counter takedown but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang works the jab nicely.
Ghouti misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Chang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghouti is out of range and Chang settles back down.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Ghouti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghouti tries to avoid it.
Ghouti defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ghouti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghouti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Chang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Ghouti misses with a head shot. Chang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ghouti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ghouti throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghouti's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Ghouti is looking to sweep but instead, Chang has passed into half guard. #T2#
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti trying to control but Chang postures up.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Chang is keen to just control but Ghouti is a slippery customer.
Well, if Chang 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.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ghouti wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Ghouti is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti is trying is best to control the position here.
Chang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghouti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghouti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghouti momentarily.
Chang misses the jab.
Ghouti feints the counter takedown.
Ghouti takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Ghouti lands the left hand.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Ghouti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chang doesn't seem phased though.
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang throws a low kick, looking for Ghouti's leg but Ghouti calmly moves out of range.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang misses with a low kick.
Ghouti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Ghouti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Chang throws a leg kick but Ghouti checks it.
Chang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Ghouti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Ghouti scores with a nice right hand.
Chang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ghouti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ghouti!
A relieved looking Al Ghouti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 27 | Atunes vs Jones
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller thuds his right hand into Ghouti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Miller swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Ghouti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Ghouti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller controlling the position for now.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller keeping hold of Ghouti's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghouti landing a few strikes.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Ghouti in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Ghouti grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Ghouti cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghouti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ghouti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Ghouti controls the position.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ghouti just content to control the position.
Ghouti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Ghouti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti 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#
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Miller.
Ghouti lands a jab.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the head.
Miller tries to clinch there but Ghouti circles away.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghouti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ghouti trying to control here.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Ghouti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghouti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghouti is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghouti has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghouti pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghouti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghouti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ghouti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ghouti.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Miller 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.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Ghouti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller moves away from the strike by Ghouti.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ghouti, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ghouti against the cage but Ghouti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghouti takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti lands with a cross.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Ghouti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ghouti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghouti tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghouti to the ground. Ghouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller with a nice cross.
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!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghouti wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
Ghouti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Ghouti throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Ghouti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller working Ghouti over with strikes.
Miller prevents Ghouti from improving his position.
Ghouti is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghouti is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Ghouti is having none of it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller working over Ghouti with some ground and pound. Ghouti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is thwarting Ghouti's attempts to control the position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Ghouti is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghouti tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghouti's guard.
Ghouti is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
A very excited looking Lynton Miller 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: SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Ghouti takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ghouti gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghouti is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghouti down to the mat. Ghouti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.#TD2#
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghouti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Ghouti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Ghouti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller keeping control of the position.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Ghouti sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghouti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Ghouti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti not doing much here. #T3#
Ghouti is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!
Ghouti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghouti is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghouti tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Miller can't escape the position.
Ghouti looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller trying to control here. #T4#
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ghouti trying to control the pace.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghouti scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller postures up.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.
Ghouti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Ghouti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghouti's head.#T1#
Ghouti is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller is in close to Ghouti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Ghouti's brow.
Ghouti trying to control the position here.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller works over Ghouti with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller 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.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller distracts Ghouti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Ghouti has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ghouti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ghouti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ghouti seems content to control.
Ghouti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Miller trying to control here.
Ghouti wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Ghouti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Ghouti working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ghouti sprawls and moves away.
Ghouti slips a jab from Miller.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghouti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Ghouti throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ghouti after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghouti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghouti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghouti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ghouti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ghouti.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Ghouti backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Ghouti misses its intended target.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Miller scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ghouti misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghouti tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghouti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Ghouti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti won't allow Miller to sweep him here. #T3#
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller pulls Ghouti in to control the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Ghouti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller is controlling Ghouti's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Miller 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#
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghouti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ghouti is defending well.
Ghouti trying to control from the bottom.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghouti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Ghouti.
I think Ghouti 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 14 | Jin vs Rishkinov III
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
Hackett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch but Hackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hackett cracks Ghouti with a good jab.
Hackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghouti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghouti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghouti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Ghouti rushes Hackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ghouti manages to break the clinch.
Hackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Hackett throws a right hand that Ghouti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghouti also avoids with ease.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Hackett misses with a right hand
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ghouti throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghouti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Hackett swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghouti. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Ghouti.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett clobbers Ghouti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghouti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghouti connects with a body shot.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghouti's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Ghouti. Beautiful body shot.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Ghouti's ribs.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Ghouti checks it.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackett with a body shot.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Ghouti walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ghouti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti wants to clinch up but Hackett keeps it at a distance.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghouti throws out the jab.
Hackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hackett catches Ghouti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Hackett slips under a jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Ghouti moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Ghouti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Ghouti ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghouti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
A nice side step and Ghouti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghouti slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
It looked like Hackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghouti.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Ghouti counters with a straight right hand.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Ghouti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghouti tries to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghouti scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghouti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett dips to his left and cracks Ghouti with an uppercut!
Hackett swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghouti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghouti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Ghouti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghouti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ghouti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hackett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghouti throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Ghouti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghouti throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hackett misses the target.
Ghouti slips a straight right by Hackett.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Ghouti circles away.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Hackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghouti! But no joy.
Ghouti slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Ghouti's ribs.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Ghouti misses with a looping right.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Hackett tries to move into range but Ghouti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghouti.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghouti throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Hackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghouti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ghouti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghouti.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Ghouti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghouti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghouti scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ghouti's shoulder, as Ghouti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range. #T3#
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Ghouti cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Ghouti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Hackett throws a body punch but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ghouti's shoulder, as Ghouti tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett sizes up Ghouti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Ghouti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackett. Hackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghouti ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett. #T4#
Hackett misses the body punch
and Ghouti counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Hackett misses the jab.
Ghouti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Hackett is looking to counter the offense by Ghouti and move into the clinch.
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett works Ghouti's body with a nice hook.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghouti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghouti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Ghouti misses its intended target.
Ghouti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Ghouti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Ghouti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Ghouti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Hackett trying to remain calm as Ghouti controls from the top position.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is looking to reverse the position.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hackett is letting Ghouti control him for a moment.
Al Ghouti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghouti lands some shots froms side control.
Ghouti takes a little break here. Hackett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ghouti is working Hackett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackett is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Hackett is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
Ghouti wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett is looking for a sweep.
Ghouti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Hackett is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it. #T3#
Hackett looks to move to half guard but instead Ghouti has passed into mount! Damn!
Ghouti avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Hackett is looking to get to half guard.
Ghouti lands a heavy elbow.
Ghouti wants to control the pace but Hackett is squirming around nicely.
Hackett tries to lock up and control but Ghouti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Ghouti.#T4#
Ghouti cracks Hackett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ghouti content just to control the position here.
Ghouti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hackett's face.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Hackett is rocked!
Hackett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Hackett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hackett! More shots from Ghouti and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ghouti!
A relieved looking Al Ghouti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 07 | Bad Blood
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ghouti prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghouti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Ghouti is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Ghouti controlling him for the moment.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1#
Sitsongrit is controlling Ghouti's posture.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Ghouti trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghouti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Ghouti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Ghouti in close. #T3#
Ghouti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Ghouti controlling him for the moment.
Ghouti is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghouti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghouti swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Ghouti throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghouti works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ghouti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ghouti scoring with punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Ghouti takes the fight into the clinch.
Ghouti has been working on his balance at Chakuriki LA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ghouti blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ghouti. #BC#
Ghouti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Ghouti. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Ghouti.
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Ghouti moved away.
Ghouti lands a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghouti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Ghouti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghouti's head.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Ghouti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghouti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ghouti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ghouti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Good exchange - Ghouti coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Ghouti thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ghouti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghouti works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Ghouti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ghouti's legs.
Ghouti misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghouti takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Ghouti lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Ghouti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ghouti's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
enabling Ghouti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghouti moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Ghouti lands a right hook to the body.
Ghouti thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.#TD#
Ghouti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Ghouti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghouti is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ghouti tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghouti is wise to it.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Ghouti counters with a left to the body.
Ghouti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghouti cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ghouti rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghouti has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #BC#
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Ghouti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Ghouti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghouti working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit trying to control here. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Ghouti in his half guard.
Well, if Ghouti 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.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Ghouti trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Ghouti's head to control him but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti controlling the action here. #T3#
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. Ghouti connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
Ghouti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sitsongrit pushes Ghouti off looking to stand but Ghouti dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Ghouti from advancing position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Ghouti working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Ghouti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Ghouti drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghouti is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Ghouti's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ghouti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghouti 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
After the fight, Al Ghouti 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.
Showtime Sitsongrit was interviewed post fight and said 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: RFC: Bissainthe vs. Louis 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Ghouti tries to clinch up but Trounvouche circles away and keeps his distance.
Trounvouche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghouti momentarily.
Ghouti throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Ghouti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghouti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trounvouche. Trounvouche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghouti misses the target. #CL#
Ghouti takes the fight into the clinch.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trounvouche working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Trounvouche fails to land.
Trounvouche throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghouti lands a hook that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
Trounvouche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti tries to work over Trounvouche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
Ghouti lands a nice uppercut.
Trounvouche lands with a left to the head.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Trounvouche avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghouti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghouti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghouti misses with a body punch.
Trounvouche lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trounvouche has Ghouti pressed against the cage, preventing Ghouti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trounvouche gets through Ghouti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Trounvouche.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Trounvouche. #T2#
Trounvouche stops a takedown attempt from Ghouti.
Trounvouche lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trounvouche fails to land.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Trounvouche lands a body punch.
Ghouti is leaning against Trounvouche and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trounvouche lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
Trounvouche throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
A right hand to the body from Trounvouche.
Ghouti blocks a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trounvouche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Ghouti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into 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.
Trounvouche is looking for a sweep.
Trounvouche struggling a bit here.
Ghouti tries to advance to mount but Trounvouche denies him.
Trounvouche is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ghouti off and has taken his back!
Trounvouche trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ghouti doesn't escape.
Ghouti trying to control the position but Trounvouche manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Ghouti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ghouti is in bad spot here.
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!
Trounvouche controlling from the back.#T4#
Trounvouche is hanging on to Ghouti's back as he tries to escape.
Ghouti is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trounvouche.
Ghouti just trying to survive but Trounvouche is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ghouti is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ghouti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ghouti tries to escape but Trounvouche has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Trounvouche just sinks the hooks in.
Ghouti rolls, trying to escape but Trounvouche keeps control of the position.
Trounvouche controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche 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#
Ghouti loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghouti is looking to counter the offense by Trounvouche and move into the clinch.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
No luck for Ghouti with that takedown attempt.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Ghouti strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Ghouti.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
Ghouti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Ghouti moved away.#T1#
Trounvouche misses with a straight right.
Ghouti tries to counter with a takedown but Trounvouche is quick to defend against it.
Trounvouche leaves Ghouti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Trounvouche misses.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghouti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trounvouches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti lands with a shot to the body.
Azacca Trounvouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghouti.
A countering left hand to the body from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Trounvouche throws out a counter right but Ghouti avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown. Trounvouche fights it but they end up in guard.
Trounvouche is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trounvouche looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghouti stops Trounvouche from standing up.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trounvouche is keeping the position for now.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti looking to sit in guard and control but Trounvouche gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghouti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trounvouche controls the pace.
Ghouti controlling Trounvouche's posture.
Ghouti 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##T3#
Ghouti throws a strike but Trounvouche avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ghouti prevents Trounvouche from getting back to his feet.
Trounvouche working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghouti.
Ghouti connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Trounvouche manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Trounvouche lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trounvouche lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
Ghouti lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Trounvouche.
Al Ghouti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghouti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Trounvouche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghouti's elbow.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Trounvouche tries to work over Ghouti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trounvouche.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Trounvouche avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Trounvouche swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghouti lands a body shot.
Trounvouche can't find room to land a body shot as Ghouti controls the action.
Trounvouche cracks Ghouti with a nice body shot.
Ghouti lands a hook that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
Trounvouche lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche lands a slapping body shot.
Ghouti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghouti shoots for a takedown but Trounvouche saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the body.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Trounvouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghouti on the side of the head.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Ghouti blocks it.
Trounvouche swings widly with a right hand
and Ghouti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trounvouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghouti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghouti under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghouti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Ghouti avoids it.
Ghouti lands with a nice combination. Trounvouche backs away looking to recover.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti throws a lazy uppercut
and Trounvouche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ghouti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trounvouche counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Ghouti.
Ghouti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Ghouti moves into the clinch.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trounvouche pushes Ghouti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trounvouche lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries to work over Ghouti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghoutis head.
Ghouti lands with a right to the head.
Trounvouche tries to work over Ghouti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trounvouche blocking some punches.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghouti throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Trounvouche gets through Ghouti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Trounvouche - that landed with a thud.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Trounvouche.
Ghouti lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trounvouche. #TD#
Ghouti gets control of Trounvouche's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghouti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trounvouche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghouti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azacca Trounvouche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti has a closed guard, preventing Trounvouche from standing up.
Ghouti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trounvouche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Trounvouche stands and steps away. Ghouti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghouti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghouti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghouti throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghouti lands a slapping body shot.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghouti feinted with a counter takedown.
Trounvouche scores with a nice right hand.
Ghouti loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Trounvouche.
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!
Ghouti throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche scores with a jab.#T4#
Trounvouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
Ghouti scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Ghouti's leg. Ghouti is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ghouti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body punch.
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trounvouche 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche 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: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Ghouti does it's job there.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghouti blocks a low kick nicely.
Morales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Ghouti lands a jab.
Good exchange - Ghouti coming out on top.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ghouti walks into a jab.
Morales misses with a straight right.
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!
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales slips a straight right by Ghouti.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Ghouti misses with a left hand
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghouti.#T1#
Ghouti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghouti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morales.#CL2#
Ghouti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morales throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Morales.
Ghouti takes an elbow to the temple.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ghouti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti. #T2#
Morales tries to stall but Ghouti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghouti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Ghouti as the two fighters clinch.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghouti works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghouti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ghouti breaks the clinch.
Morales looks for the body kick but Ghouti saw that one coming.
Ghouti wants to counter with a clinch but Morales pushes him away.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghouti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ghouti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Morales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Ghouti counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Ghouti connects with a looping right hand.
Ghouti throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Al Ghouti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ghouti lands.
Ghouti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ghouti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghouti with a jab.#CL2#
Ghouti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ghouti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghouti throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Ghouti has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Morales breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales throws a head kick that misses.
Ghouti throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Angel Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales connects with a high kick.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Ghouti slips the punch.
Ghouti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghouti takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Ghouti saw that one coming.
Ghouti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Ghouti swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Ghouti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Ghouti moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ghouti scores with a jab to the head.
Morales throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales.
Morales appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Ghouti counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ghouti has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Morales has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales is pushing Ghouti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ghouti scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Ghouti.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Ghouti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Ghouti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghouti throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ghouti backs away, Morales returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Morales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghouti momentarily.
Morales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghouti with a hook.#T2#
Ghouti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghouti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Ghouti closes the distance and clinches.
Ghouti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales is trying to force a seperation but Ghouti has the dominant position.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Ghouti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghouti's defenses.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales has Ghouti pushed against the cage.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Al Ghouti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow. #T3#
Ghouti misses with some punches.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ghouti.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Ghouti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Morales breaks from the clinch.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Ghouti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ghouti connects with a body shot.
Ghouti slips under a jab from Morales.#CL2#
Ghouti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ghouti breaks the clinch. #T4#
Morales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghouti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghouti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with a hook
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ghouti.
Ghouti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Morales off the cage and back into range.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Ghouti throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti misses with a straight right.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghouti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Morales lunges at Ghouti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ghouti's hand.
Morales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghouti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghouti is out of range and Morales settles back down.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghouti throws out a powerful jab.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghouti slips a jab from Morales.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Jab by Ghouti.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghouti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
A jab from Morales misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Ghouti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghouti.
Ghouti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Ghouti walks into a jab.#CL2#
Ghouti rushes Morales and presses him up against the cage.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ghouti does it's job there.
Ghouti lands with a right hand.
Ghouti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.#T2#
Morales fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghouti checks it well.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ghouti. Beautiful body shot.
Ghouti defending well as Morales loads up on a big left hand.
Ghouti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Morales throws a head kick but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghouti as he connects with a hook.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ghouti throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.#T3#
Morales walks into a left hand.
Morales throws a head kick that Ghouti semi-blocks.
Ghouti misses with a looping right.
Morales misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales takes a swing at Ghouti's ribcage but misses.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales lands with a right hand.
Morales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghouti throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Ghouti scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghouti misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales defending well as Ghouti loads up on a big left hand.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Morales throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghouti.
Morales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ghouti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Ghouti.
Morales tries to bum rush Ghouti with a series of wild strikes but Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales tries to score with a low kick but Ghouti moves his leg out of the way.
Ghouti scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morales throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Morales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morales blocks a jab.
Morales misses with a looping left.
Ghouti throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Ghouti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales misses the jab.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Angel Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghouti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales motions for Ghouti to come forward. Morales throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
A very excited looking Al Ghouti 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: RapidFC 69
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Ghouti.
Krawlee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krawlee lands with a good body shot.
Krawlee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Ghouti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Ghouti throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
A left lands for Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Ghouti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krawlee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krawlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.#TD#
Ghouti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krawlee sprawls well initially but Ghouti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ghouti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Ghouti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti passes into side. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to advance position but instead Krawlee slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ghouti slips a nice elbow through Krawlee's hands, connecting with Krawlee's forehead.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
Ghouti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghouti throwing shots but Krawlee is blocking nicely.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it. #SUB#
Krawlee is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghouti. #T2#
Ghouti not doing much here.
Krawlee is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Ghouti working Krawlee over with strikes.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Ghouti's head to control him but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Ghouti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ghouti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krawlee looks a forlorn figure.
Krawlee is working to get back to half guard.
Krawlee is still trying to improve position.
Ghouti content just to control the position here.
Ghouti tries to control but Krawlee wriggling away. #T4#
Krawlee tries to lock up and control but Ghouti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghouti with good strikes from the mount here!
Ghouti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ghouti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghouti breaks from Krawlee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti with the ground and pound from mount.
Krawlee tries to hold on but Ghouti postures up.
Krawlee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghouti pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Krawlee throws a hook but Ghouti blocks it.
Krawlee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krawlee swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Krawlee throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.#TD#
Ghouti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krawlee was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghouti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krawlee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti advances to half guard.
Ghouti trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghouti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghouti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghouti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghouti connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghouti working some strikes from top position.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghouti trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti'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.#T2##SUB2#
Krawlee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ghouti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Krawlee.
Krawlee tries to buck Ghouti off but Ghouti is having none of it.
Ghouti working away.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ghouti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghouti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ghouti seems content to control.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghouti is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Ghouti.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti passes into side. #T4#
Ghouti cracks Krawlee with a big elbow.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Ghouti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krawlee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.
Ghouti scoring with punches and elbows.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Ghouti keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghouti is putting a hurting on Krawlee here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krawlee is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krawlee lands a jab to the head.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghouti swings for the body but Krawlee moves out of range.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ghouti misses with a wild body shot.
Krawlee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee misses with a combination
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krawlee throws a nice looking combination but Ghouti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.#T1#
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
Krawlee misses with a two punch combination.
Krawlee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghouti throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Ghouti lands with a nice body punch.
Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghouti.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krawlee fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghouti is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Krawlee does no damage.
Ghouti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Krawlee lands with a hook. Ghouti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krawlee throws a series of punches but Ghouti moves out of range.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti blocks a leg kick.
Ghouti is looking for a counter combo.
Krawlee looks for the body kick but Ghouti saw that one coming.
Krawlee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Ghouti.
Ghouti scores with a jab.
Krawlee lands a jab to the nose.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghouti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krawlee.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Krawlee takes a swing at Ghouti's ribcage but misses.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Krawlee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Krawlee. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krawlee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghouti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krawlee throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
A jab from Ghouti does it's job there.
Krawlee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Ghouti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krawlee to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Krawlee.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ghouti is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krawlee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krawlee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghouti throws out a powerful jab.
Kree P Krawlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee looks to land a body kick but Ghouti moved away.
Nice cross by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krawlee's corner calls for a 1-2. Krawlee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krawlee scores with a jab. Ghouti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krawlee connects with a right hand. Ghouti shakes it off.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Ghouti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghouti lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Ghouti.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
Krawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krawlee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kree P Krawlee.
I think Ghouti 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
After the fight, Al Ghouti 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: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Ferguson misses with a hook. Ghouti ducked under it nicely.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ghouti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ghouti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghouti thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Ferguson.
Ghouti slips under a jab.
Ghouti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson lands with a nice combination. Ghouti backs away looking to recover.
Ferguson stalks Ghouti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ghouti's face. Ghouti staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson misses with a hook. Ghouti ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Ghouti throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Ghouti tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Ghouti misses with a body shot
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghouti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Ghouti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghouti lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghouti.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ferguson throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghouti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghouti! But no joy.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghouti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghouti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghouti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghouti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghouti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghouti slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ghouti moves into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Ghouti has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghouti catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Ghouti avoids nicely.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghouti misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Ferguson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ghouti slips under a jab from Ferguson.
A nice side step and Ghouti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghouti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ghouti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ghouti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghouti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.#T1##CL#
Ferguson clinches.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Ghouti saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghouti can do to turn this around?
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ghouti wants to counter with a clinch but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ghouti counter with a right hand.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ghouti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ghouti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson. #BC#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Ghouti ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferguson with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Ghouti saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target. #T3#
Ghouti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Ferguson throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Ghouti is having none of it.
Ghouti misses with a looping right.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ghouti's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghouti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Ghouti counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Al Ghouti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Ghouti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ghouti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghouti takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ghouti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Ghouti forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
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 Riley Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghouti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghouti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Ghouti counters by clinching up.
Ghouti misses with a body punch.
Ghouti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ghouti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ghouti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ghouti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Ghouti is controlling him.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghouti's elbow.
Ghouti pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghouti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferguson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ghouti can turn it around.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghouti.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Ghouti has him pinned against the cage.
Ghouti tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghouti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghouti misses with a body punch.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghouti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghouti.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ghouti misses with a punch to the body.
Ghouti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Ghouti has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghouti. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Ghouti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson sizes up Ghouti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghouti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghouti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghouti throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range. #T3#
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Ghouti's body.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Ghouti misses with an uppercut
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Ghouti ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Ghouti's shoulder, as Ghouti tries to avoid the shot.
Ghouti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghouti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghouti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghouti.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ghouti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghouti scrambles back to his feet.
Ghouti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ghouti stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Ghouti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Ferguson!

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Anto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghouti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ghouti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ghouti tries a body shot but Anto blocks it.
We've been informed that Anto 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.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Anto avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ghouti.
Anto wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghouti won't allow it. #BC#
Ghouti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghouti connects with a crisp jab.
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anto.
Anto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ghouti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anto fails to pull guard.
A short right from Ghouti. #T1#
Ghouti wants to break free but Anto has control. #BC#
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anto shoots in for a takedown but Ghouti shows good takedown defense.
Al Ghouti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameqran Anto.
Ghouti scores with a jab.#CL#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Anto up against the cage.#BC#
Ghouti manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Anto gets caught napping as Ghouti dives in and scores a takedown. Anto manages to retain guard.
Anto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghouti prevents Anto from getting back to his feet.
Ghouti is looking to work some ground and pound but Anto has wrist control.
Ghouti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghouti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ghouti throws an elbow that misses. Anto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghouti's guard. Nice move by Anto!#REVB#
Ghouti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anto's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anto keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully. #T2#
Anto looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anto is looking to stand up but Ghouti isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghouti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghouti cracks Anto with a solid left hand.
Anto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Anto keeps moving.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghouti controlling from the top position.
Ghouti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Ghouti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anto is keeping the position for now.
Ghouti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghouti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghouti 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.
Anto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghouti is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ghouti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghouti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anto can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghouti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ghouti is nestled in close to Anto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anto wants to improve his position but Ghouti is controlling well.
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Anto dodges it nicely.
Ghouti is trying to control the action in half guard but Anto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Ghouti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghouti wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ghouti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghouti but Ghouti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anto misses with a takedown
and Ghouti counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Ghouti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameqran Anto.
Anto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghouti tries to avoid it but Anto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghouti to the ground. Ghouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Ghouti. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghouti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghouti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anto back to the cage. Ghouti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ghouti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghouti.
Anto moves in looking to clinch but Ghouti pushes him off.
Ghouti looks to land a combination but Anto avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ghouti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ghouti clinches. #T1##TD#
Ghouti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Anto is having none of it.
Anto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ghouti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ghouti scoring with strikes but Anto is staying in there.
Al Ghouti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the head.
Anto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghouti winds up and cracks Anto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ghouti trying to control the pace.
Ghouti is keen to just control but Anto is a slippery customer.#T2#
Anto is trying to get back to full guard.
Anto is staying active underneath Ghouti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anto trying to hold on to Ghouti's head to control him but Ghouti postures up.
Anto is looking to escape.
Anto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anto is looking to stand up but Ghouti isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghouti trying to control but Anto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ghouti throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Anto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anto keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Ghouti lands a couple of digs.
Anto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghouti controls the pace.
Ghouti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghouti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Anto gets a double leg takedown into Ghouti's guard.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anto can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ghouti has a closed guard, preventing Anto from standing up. #SU2#
Anto gets to his feet - Ghouti follows without any prompting.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Anto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghouti as he avoids it easily.
Ghouti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anto's head.
Ghouti moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anto is defended easily by Ghouti.
Anto has a takedown stuffed.
As Anto looks to move away, Ghouti throws a big counter combo but Anto just gets out of the way.
Ghouti scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ghouti connects with a jab.
Anto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghouti defends it nicely.
Anto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
Ghouti jabs Anto right on the nose. Anto blinks but takes it well.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anto manages to avoid it.
Ghouti throws the left hand but Anto avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anto shoots in and drives through. Ghouti sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anto.
Al Ghouti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameqran Anto.
Ghouti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghouti lands a jab to the head.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Anto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Anto slips a jab from Ghouti.
Anto with the counter takedown but Ghouti avoids it easily.#CL#
Ghouti closes the distance and pushes Anto back into the cage.
Anto fails to pull guard.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghouti tries a body shot but Anto blocks it. #BC#
Ghouti breaks from the clinch.
Ghouti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Ghouti drives through with a takedown into Anto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghouti is working Anto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Anto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anto wants to get back to his feet but Ghouti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghouti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghouti is working Anto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ameqran Anto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghouti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anto is looking for a triangle but Ghouti pushes his legs off easily.
Ghouti throws a big right hand that misses.
Anto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghouti is one step ahead there.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Anto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Anto keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Anto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghouti defends it easily.
Ghouti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Anto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti advances position into side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghouti controls the position.
Anto tries to improve position but can't.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Anto is working from the bottom.
Anto defending against the ground and pound.
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghouti grinds an elbow into Anto's temple.
Anto is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti trying to control the position but Anto is working away.
Anto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghouti 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
A very excited looking Al Ghouti 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.
The defeated Ameqran Anto had this to say: 'Thanks for coming '.

Event: Skrap Fights 41
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Dohaeris throws a head kick but Ghouti moves out of range.
Dohaeris throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ghouti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dohaeris's guard.
Ghouti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ghouti'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.
Dohaeris looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ghouti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghouti with a nice head shot there.
Ghouti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dohaeris's head.
Ghouti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ghouti postures up and lands a big shot to Dohaeris's brow.
Ghouti postures up and lands a big shot to Dohaeris's brow. #SU#
Ghouti stands and steps away. Dohaeris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Dohaeris tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ghouti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dohaeris won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Dohaeris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghouti lands a nice forearm strike.
Ghouti taking a breather here.
Further stalling from Ghouti.#T3#
Ghouti cracks Dohaeris with a big elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dohaeris is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ghouti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dohaeris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ghouti works to advance to full mount. Dohaeris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ghouti controlling the pace for now. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ghouti is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dohaeris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Ghouti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghouti controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ghouti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dohaeris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghouti with shots to the head and body - Dohaeris looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dohaeris shoots in for a takedown but Ghouti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dohaeris closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Ghouti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dohaeris is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dohaeris can do to turn this around?
Dohaeris working a defensive guard but Ghouti manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
Ghouti decides to stand back up. Ghouti steps back and let's Dohaeris get back to his feet.
Ghouti misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaeris dodges the punch combination from Ghouti.
Dohaeris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ghouti counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##TD2#
Dohaeris manages to pull guard.
Dohaeris is breathing heavily.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Al Ghouti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Ghouti decides to stand back up. Ghouti steps back and let's Dohaeris get back to his feet.
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dohaeris.
A head kick misses from Ghouti. #CL#
Ghouti forces Dohaeris back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Dohaeris letting Ghouti take a breather here.
Dohaeris is trying to push Ghouti away but Ghouti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ghouti content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Ghouti breaks the clinch.
Dohaeris throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ghouti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Ghouti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dohaeris to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghouti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Ghouti controls the position.
Ghouti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dohaeris down.
Ghouti taking a breather here. #SUB#
Ghouti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghouti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Ghouti stands up.
Al Ghouti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Dohaeris has a takedown stuffed.
Al Ghouti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valar Dohaeris.#TD#
Ghouti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ghouti with a nice head shot there.
Ghouti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghouti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ghouti throws a solid leg kick but Dohaeris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghouti.
Dohaeris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Ghouti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dohaeris being controlled against the ropes.
Dohaeris can't break the clinch.
Dohaeris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dohaeris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ghouti is defending well.#TD#
Ghouti jumps into guard, dragging Dohaeris to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaeris trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Ghouti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dohaeris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Ghouti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghouti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dohaeris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ghouti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ghouti.
Ghouti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghouti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghouti scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SU#
Ghouti stands up from Dohaeris's guard - Ghouti perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ghouti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghouti lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghouti controlling from the top position.
Ghouti is pushing down on Dohaeris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dohaeris is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghouti has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Ghouti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dohaeris defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
Ghouti moves nicely into side control.
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghouti working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Ghouti scores with punches from side control.
Ghouti lands a nice forearm strike.
Ghouti scoring with punches from side control.
Dohaeris is looking to regain half guard here but Ghouti keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Ghouti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dohaeris has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Ghouti stands up and beckons Dohaeris to his feet.
Valar Dohaeris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Ghouti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dohaeris misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Ghouti moves into range and clinches up with Dohaeris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghouti 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 George Francis scores the fight for Al Ghouti!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Al Ghouti!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Al Ghouti!

Al Ghouti wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Friday Night Fights llI
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Po is looking to clinch but Ghouti is avoiding it.
Po changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghouti tries to avoid it but Po manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghouti to the ground. Ghouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Po with that takedown attempt.
Po throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ghouti counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Ghouti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghouti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Po looks to move to half guard but instead Ghouti has passed into mount! Damn!
Ghouti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ghouti unloading with bombs!
Ghouti controlling the pace for now.
Po working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Ghouti scoring with strikes but Po is staying in there.
Po tries to reverse the position but Ghouti maintains control.
Ghouti looking to finish Po with some ground and pound. This is bad for Po!
Ghouti controlling from mount.
Po tries to hold on but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ghouti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Po that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Ghouti content just to control the position here.
Ghouti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghouti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Po can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ghouti avoids the attempt from Po to control.
Po is bucking up trying to escape but Ghouti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Po reaches up to try and control the position but Ghouti seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Po rolls and tries to escape and now Ghouti has his back! #T4#
Po is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ghouti has the hooks in. Po is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ghouti working for a choke but Po is defending well.
Ghouti biding his time, controlling Po.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Po throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Po tries to score with a low kick but Ghouti moves his leg out of the way.
Po gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ghouti moves into the clinch.
Ghouti has Po pressed against the cage.
Po has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Po wants to break free but Ghouti has control. #TD#
Ghouti gets control of Po's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghouti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Ghouti is controlling Po's posture.#ES#
Ghouti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghouti checks a leg kick.
Po throws a nice looking combination but Ghouti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghouti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Po looks for a takedown but Ghouti sprawls well.
Ghouti attempts a counter takedown but Po avoids it well and moves away.
Po shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghouti pinned against the cage. Ghouti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Ghouti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Sloppy strikes from Po. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ghouti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po wants to clinch up but Ghouti keeps it at a distance.
Po throws a one two combo. #CL#
Ghouti moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po can't get the takedown.
Po is looking to control Ghouti's arms but Ghouti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage. #TD#
Ghouti decides to pull guard.
Po wants to stand but Ghouti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Po preventing the sweep.
Ghouti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghouti is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ghouti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghouti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghouti passes Po's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghouti works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ghouti working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Po looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ghouti! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Al Ghouti!

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