Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Legba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Legba closes the distance and clinches.
Legba misses with a body punch.
Karelin misses with an elbow over the top.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Legba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legba misses with a double jab.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Legba tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Legba has managed to clinch. #T1#
Karelin prevents a body shot from Legba.
Karelin stops a takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legba blocks an elbow strike from Karelin.
Karelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Legba won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Karelin.
Legba gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head. #BC#
Legba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Legba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karelin passes Legba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Legba defends it.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Legba trying to control here.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legba tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg. #T3#
Legba trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Legba is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Legba wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Legba wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.#T4#
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legba is looking to escape.
Legba tries to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Karelin'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Legba backs off Karelin throws a huge counter combo but Legba manages to avoid it all.
Legba swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range. #CL#
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Legba is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks. #BC#
Legba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Legba gets the takedown into side control.
Karelin is pushing Legba's head away, looking to escape. Legba manages to hold on to the position though.
Legba controls the position from side control.
Legba working the ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Legba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Karelin prevents Legba from improving position.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is looking to get back to his feet here but Legba is keeping cool and he's managed to take Karelin's back.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Legba.
Karelin is trying to break free.
Karelin prevents Legba from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Legba loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karelin hold on?
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Legba tries to get the hooks in deep but Karelin pushed the leg off.
Legba has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Karelin.
Karelin wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Legba looking for the RNC.
Karelin tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Legba 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, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Legba really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Karelin.#T3#
Karelin tries to break free.
Legba wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.#SUB#
Legba looking for the RNC.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Legba.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Legba trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Karelin 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.
Legba is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legba is working Karelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Legba defends easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Karelin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Legba 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 Karelin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danjuma Legba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Legba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karelin is not content to let Legba control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Karelin tries to kick Legba off but Legba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard but Legba has passed into side control.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Danjuma Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legba's best efforts.
Legba trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Karelin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Legba has picked Karelin up and slammed him! Karelin can't keep hold of the triangle and Legba manages to pass to side control!
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legba's best efforts.#SUB2#
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.
Legba prevents Karelin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Legba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legba working some strikes from top position.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karelin has his foot on Legba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legba works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Karelin.
I think Karelin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Karelin!
Ruslan Karelin 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: C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Legba looks for a takedown but Christophe sprawls well.
Legba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristophe.
Legba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Legba gets a double leg takedown into Christophe's guard.
Legba preventing the sweep.
Legba won't allow Christophe to get back to his feet.
Legba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legba prevents Christophe from getting back to his feet.
Legba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Christophe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legba 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.
Christophe pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Christophe keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christophe working a defensive guard here.
Christophe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legba controls the pace.
Legba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Christophe is trying to keep Legba in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christophe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Christophe!
Christophe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christophe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christophe.
Legba stopping the sweep attempt from Christophe.#T3#
Legba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legba wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Christophe 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.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Legba is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Christophe is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Legba looking to improve position, pressing down on Christophe's thigh with his hand. Christophe seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Legba paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Legba's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Christophe picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Shipilov scores with a nice right hand.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legba tries to work over Shipilov's front leg with a kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Legba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.
Legba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Legba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legba pulls his head out easily.
Shipilov taking some punishment here, with Legba in his half guard. #T1#
Shipilov wants to control but Legba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legba wants to control but Shipilov is keeping him busy.
Legba winds up and cracks Shipilov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legba wants to control but Shipilov is keeping him busy.
Legba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shipilov regains half guard.
Legba is just content to waste time from the top position. Shipilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Legba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Shipilov has his foot on Legba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shipilov has an active guard here but Legba has managed to pass into half guard.
Legba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Legba is taking a breather. Shipilov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Legba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shipilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Shipilov gets full guard.
Legba connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Legba content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shipilov has locked up a guillotine! Shipilov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Legba is holding on here and Shipilov must be using up a lot of energy. Legba has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shipilov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Legba throws a nice looking combination but Wojcik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Legba misses.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba clobbers Wojcik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wojcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojcik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wojcik sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Wojcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wojcik clinches with his opponent.
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojcik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wojcik lands with a light punch inside.
Legba working aggressively 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!
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojcik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Legba is breathing heavily.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Wojcik.
We've been informed that Wojcik 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.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wojcik on the inside.
Wojcik pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legba fails to land.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Legba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legba managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik landing knees to the head.
Wojcik lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojcik.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legba is defending well for now.
Wojcik presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Wojcik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wojcik lands a good knee to the midsection. Legba won't want to take too many of those.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Wojcik breaks the clinch.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
It looked like Legba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danjuma Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wojcik throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
Wojcik lands a jab to the head.
Legba misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Wojcik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Legba! Wojcik lets Legba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Legba is rocked!
Wojcik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Legba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wojcik missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba ducks into an uppercut from Wojcik and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Legba throws a looping overhand right but Bagwis ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Bagwis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Bagwis ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba cracks Bagwis with a good jab.
Legba lands a really nice looking cross but Bagwis seems unphased.
Bagwis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Legba misses.
Bagwis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legba connects with the punch.
Legba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bagwis counters with a left and a right that stings Legba.
Bagwis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legba! But no joy.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bagwis at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bagwis counters with a left and a right that stings Legba.
Bagwis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
Bagwis swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.#TD2#
Legba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Legba lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Legba trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Legba throwing strikes from guard but Bagwis blocks nicely.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba 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.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagwis is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legba trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bagwis looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Legba.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Bagwis counters with a left to the body.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Legba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bagwis finds it's way round the side to connect with Legba's head.
Legba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagwis swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Bagwis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwis cracks a nice hook into Legba's ribs.#T3#
Legba avoids the body shot from Bagwis.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
Legba loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagwis misses the target.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Legba misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Bagwis.
Legba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legba scores with a shot to the body.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Legba throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Huwan Bagwis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagwis throws a combination. Legba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bagwis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagwis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Legba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagwis circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Bagwis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bagwis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagwis is just out of range.
A big left from Legba misses.
Bagwis misses with a few strikes there.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagwis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Legba.
Bagwis slips a straight right by Legba.
Legba throws a jab when Bagwis was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legba, as that shot connected.
Legba looks to throw the jab but Bagwis is out of range.
Bagwis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Legba throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Bagwis throwing a counter right hand but Legba manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagwis misses the target.
Legba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danjuma Legba 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#
Bagwis misses with a body shot.
Danjuma Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bagwis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwis wants to clinch.
Legba avoids the body shot from Bagwis.
Nice defenses there by Legba.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Legba misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
A nice side step and Legba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bagwis lands a nice shot that snaps Legba's head back.
Bagwis misses with a straight left.
Legba connects with a single shot there.
Bagwis punishes Legba's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Legba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legba throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Bagwis cracks Legba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bagwis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Legba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bagwis!
Legba connects with an inside leg kick.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Legba blocks a jab.
Bagwis lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba slips a jab from Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range. #T2#
Legba lunges at Bagwis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagwis's hand.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
Legba connects with a right hand. Bagwis shakes it off.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagwis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bagwis.
Legba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bagwis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legba.
Legba lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Bagwis blocks a jab.
Bagwis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Legba misses
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Bagwis lands.
Bagwis is looking to wear down Legba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Bagwis counters with a right hand to the body.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba throws a hook but Bagwis avoids it easily.
Bagwis misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a big counter combination but Legba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
Legba with a nice cross.
Bagwis misses with a hook. Legba ducked under it nicely.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Legba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis with a jab.
Danjuma Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba misses with a body punch
and Bagwis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range. #T4#
Bagwis misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba misses with a shot to the body
and Bagwis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legba thinking.
Bagwis walks into a jab.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legba.
Bagwis throwing a counter right hand but Legba manages to avoid it.
Bagwis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legba throws out a loose jab but Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Legba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legba misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bagwis misses its target.
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 Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bagwis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bagwis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagwis misses with a hook to the body
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba looks to throw the jab but Bagwis is out of range.
Legba misses with a hook
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Legba.
Legba throws a hook but Bagwis blocks it.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Bagwis missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Bagwis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Bagwis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Bagwis misses its intended target.
Bagwis staying out of range there.#T1#
Legba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legba misses with a straight left.
Legba clobbers Bagwis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Bagwis.
Legba takes a swing at Bagwis's ribcage but misses.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
Legba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bagwis walks into a jab.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Bagwis misses.
Bagwis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba. #T2#
Legba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagwis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legba scrambles back to his feet.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Bagwis.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Bagwis counters with a left to the body.
Bagwis looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Bagwis avoids the head kick by Legba.
Bagwis throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Legba avoids the head kick by Bagwis.
Bagwis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Bagwis throws a lazy head kick
and Legba counters with a left to the body.
Legba throws a shot to the body.
Bagwis looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Legba misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagwis manages to avoid it.
Bagwis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Bagwis counters with a right hand to the body.
Legba defending well as Bagwis loads up on a big left hand.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Legba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagwis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bagwis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bagwis moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legba scores with a body shot.
Legba looks to land a right hand but Bagwis moved out of range.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legba manages to avoid it.#T4#
Legba throws a lazy uppercut
and Bagwis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legba misses with a hook to the body
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagwis.
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Bagwis off the cage and back into range.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Bagwis is looking to counter the offense by Legba and move into the clinch.
Legba digs a good hook to Bagwis's body.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagwis swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
Legba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danjuma Legba.
Well Legba 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Legba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legba is out of range and Weudke settles back down.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weudke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Legba coming out on top.
Legba misses with a leg kick.
Legba misses with a straight right.
Danjuma Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Legba was not able to check.
Weudke looks to land a combination but Legba avoids it well.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Legba misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weudke scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Legba throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legba misses with a low kick.
Weudke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Legba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weudke scores with a push kick.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weudke throws out the jab.
Legba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke sizes up Legba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Legba throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Legba misses the shot to the body.
Weudke tries to land a body kick
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A jab from Legba misses.
Weudke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legba on the side of the head.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weudke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Legba lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Legba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
Legba throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Weudke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weudke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Legba loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Weudke lands a head kick. Legba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba misses with a jab to the body
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Legba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke. #T4#
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Legba.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Legba's body. Legba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weudke cracks Legba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legba misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Legba.
Legba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Legba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Weudke looks for the body kick but Legba saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Legba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
Legba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Legba finds it's target.
Legba tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legba finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
Legba misses with a series of wild punches.
Legba throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Legba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Legba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Legba was not able to check.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke looks to land a combination but Legba avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Legba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legba throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Legba down.
Legba blocks a low kick nicely.
Legba swings widly with a right hand
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Legba looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Legba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke keeps Legba at a distance using the push kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legba swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Legba digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
Legba misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weudke as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Legba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick
and Legba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legba throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Legba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Legba was not able to check.
Legba tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legba misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Legba 's knee.
Legba misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Legba thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weudke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legba throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Weudke thuds a left hand into Legba's body.
Nice straight punches there by Weudke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weudke.
Weudke connects with a jab.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Legba cracks Weudke with a good jab.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legba moves out of range of the strikes.
Legba looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Legba misses with a straight right.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
A head kick from Weudke lands but Legba takes it in his stride.
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!
Legba misses with a straight left.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Legba checks it.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Legba is wise to it.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Legba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legba checks the leg kick.
Weudke cracks Legba with a good jab.
Legba throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Weudke throws out a leg kick but Legba moves out of range and Weudke only half commits.
Weudke throws a head kick that half lands.
Weudke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legba doesn't seem bothered though.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Weudke cracks Legba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legba moves out of range of the leg kick from Weudke.
Legba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Legba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke connects with a right hand. Legba shakes it off.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke misses with an uppercut.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
A low kick lands for Weudke. #T1#
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danjuma Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but Legba is out of range.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weudke thumps Legba with a low kick.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Legba misses the target.
Legba misses with a body shot.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
Weudke misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Legba's body. Legba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legba blocks a jab.#T2#
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Legba throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Legba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weudke momentarily.
Legba scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Legba digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legba throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legba looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke throws a counter combo.
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Legba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weudke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Legba!
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Legba dives in for a single leg takedown but Weudke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch.
Weudke scores with a nice body kick.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Legba down.
Legba misses with a straight left.
Weudke has a takedown stuffed.
Weudke moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba's corner calls for a 1-2. Legba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Legba.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Legba.
Weudke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weudke feints and then cracks Legba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legba down.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke tests Legba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Legba.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
Well Weudke 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Legba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traveller in his tracks.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Legba checks a leg kick nicely.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.
Good leg kick by Traveller.
Legba lands a really nice looking cross but Traveller seems unphased.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Traveller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legba.
Legba throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
Legba dips to his left and cracks Traveller with an uppercut!
Traveller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba blocks a low kick nicely.
Traveller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legba.
Legba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller is looking to chop away at Legba's legs. #CL#
Traveller closes the distance and pushes Legba back into the cage.
I was talking to Traveller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traveller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legba's efforts to push away.#T1#
Legba blocks an uppercut.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legba blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Legba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Legba.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Traveller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Legba wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Legba. #T2#
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legba's efforts to push away.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Traveller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legba misses with some punches.
Legba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Legba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Traveller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba connects with a body shot that sends Traveller's belly button to the back.
Legba connects with a nice looking jab.
Traveller tries to land a leg kick but Legba saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Astro Traveller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjuma Legba.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Legba moved away.
Traveller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Legba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Traveller misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traveller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legba misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Legba scores with a body shot.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Traveller counters with a good low kick that Legba was not able to check.
A punch lands to the side of Traveller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Legba.
That kick from Traveller tenderised Legba's leg. Legba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Legba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legba tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Traveller is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Legba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traveller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legba is in Traveller's guard.

Traveller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Legba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Traveller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Legba.
Traveller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Legba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Traveller, who protects the arm well.
Legba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Traveller's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danjuma Legba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Traveller moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Legba.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Legba throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
Legba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legba under the eye.
Legba throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
Danjuma Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller scores with a sloppy right hand. Legba should have avoided that one.
Legba throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
Traveller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
Traveller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Legba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Traveller misses. #CL#
Traveller rushes Legba and presses him up against the cage.
Legba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro Traveller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traveller scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Legba digs a right hand underneath Traveller's ribcage. Traveller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Legba.
Traveller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Traveller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traveller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Legba.
Traveller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries to break the clinch but Legba is controlling the position.
Legba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travellers head.
Traveller blocking some punches.
Traveller tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing Traveller back against the cage.
Traveller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Legba.
Legba lands with a left to the head.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Legba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Legba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
A body shot lands from Legba.
Traveller presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Legba.
Legba gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Legba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba has a couple of punches blocked by Traveller.
Traveller wants to get back to striking at distance but Legba won't allow it.
Traveller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Traveller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Legba. #T4#
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller blocking some punches. #BC#
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Traveller's corner calls for a 1-2. Traveller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legba checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Legba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Traveller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Legba has an Americana. Traveller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Legba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Legba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danjuma Legba!
During a confident post fight interview, Danjuma Legba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Legba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legba slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legba finds it's way round the side to connect with Spratt's head.
Legba throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
It looked like Spratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Legba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spratt.
Spratt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spratt misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Legba connects with a right hand. Spratt shakes it off.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Legba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt is looking to wear down Legba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Legba stuns Spratt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spratt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Spratt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legba on the side of the head.
Spratt cracks Legba with an open hand slap.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legba's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Legba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt slips under a jab.
Legba moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
A nice side step and Legba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Legba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spratt jabs at Legba's body.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba misses the jab.
Legba misses with a hook
and Spratt counters with a straight right hand.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Legba cracks a nice hook into Spratt's ribs.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Legba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Good standup being displayed there by Legba as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Spratt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legba lands with a cross.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spratt's guard.
Spratt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spratt being controlled here, momentarily.
Spratt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Spratt wants to control the position but Legba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Legba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spratt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Legba seems to be working for a kimura but Spratt defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Legba is working for a kimura but Spratt is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Legba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Legba. That snapped Spratt's head back. #CL#
Spratt has Legba up against the cage in a clinch.
Legba misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Legba prevents a body shot from Spratt.
A right hook to the body lands for Spratt.
A short body shot lands from Spratt as the two fighters clinch.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba looking to stall.
Legba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spratt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legba.
Legba is breathing heavily.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spratt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spratt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spratt lands with a light punch inside.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Legba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spratt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spratt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Spratt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Legba takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt tests Legba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Spratt takes the fight into the clinch.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards. #T2#
Spratt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legba.
Spratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legba can do to turn this around?
Spratt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Spratt lands with a left to the head.
Legba stalling in the clinch but Spratt improves position.
Spratt scores with a shoulder strike.
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Spratt.
Jack Spratt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spratt prevents it.
Spratt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head.
Still in the clinch, Spratt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba lands a body shot. #T3#
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Legba lands a takedown into guard.
Legba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spratt pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba looking to pass the guard.
Legba wants to control from the top but Spratt keeps moving.
Spratt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Legba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spratt is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba trying to control but Spratt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legba throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Jack Spratt is winning the standup battle so far.
Legba scores with a decent looking hook.
Legba misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Legba knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt 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.#R3#
Spratt jabs Legba right on the nose. Legba blinks but takes it well.
Legba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Legba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt tries to clinch up but Legba circles away and keeps his distance.
Spratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Legba throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a hook but Legba blocks it.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Spratt clinches up with Legba and pushes him back against the cage.
Legba looking for a takedown.
Spratt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Legba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Spratt.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legba looking to slow down the pace here.
Spratt presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Legba.
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spratt misses with a body punch.
Spratt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legba.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
Jack Spratt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Spratt lands a body punch.
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legba or not.
A nice left hand lands by Spratt.
Spratt tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spratt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spratt is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Spratt.
Spratt digs a right hand underneath Legba's ribcage. Legba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spratt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legba prevents a body shot from Spratt. #T3#
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spratt.
Legba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Spratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spratt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spratt prevents it.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Spratt - that landed with a thud.
Legba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spratt lands a body punch.
Spratt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head. #T4#
Spratt prevents the takedown attempt.
Spratt lands a body punch.
Spratt can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Spratt lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spratt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spratt lands with a right to the head.
Spratt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt works on Legba's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt lands a nice uppercut.
Spratt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Spratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spratt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Spratt.
Spratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Legba controls his hands.
Spratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Spratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt clearly takes 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.#R4#
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Legba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba walks into a left hand.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spratt throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
Legba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spratt swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Spratt tests Legba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks Legba with an uppercut!#ROC#Legba is rocked!#T1#
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt throws out a powerful jab.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Legba throws out a counter right but Spratt avoids it with no problem.
Legba throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt throws the left hand but Legba avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Legba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spratt lands a jab to Legba's midsection.
Legba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt tries to close the distance and clinch but Legba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Legba.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Legba ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Legba lands with a straight right. Spratt didn't see that one coming.
Spratt swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
A big right from Legba misses. #T2#
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Legba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legba misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt thuds a left hand into Legba's body.
Spratt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spratt defends well and Legba ends up having to push Spratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Spratt tries to sprawl but Legba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legba is keen to just control but Spratt is a slippery customer.
Legba controlling the pace. #T3#
Legba is trying to control. Spratt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spratt is looking to improve his position.
Legba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Legba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legba trying to mount his opponent but Spratt defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Legba seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Legba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
A lazy left from Legba finds it's target.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Legba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Legba avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Legba loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt had his way with Papa Legba in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Legba dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Legba walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Legba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spratt has time to react.
Legba walks into a left hand.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Spratt forces Legba back against the cage and clinches.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legba.
Legba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spratt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Legba is trying to drag Spratt to the mat but Spratt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow. #T1#
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Spratt.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt cracks Legba with a nice body shot.
Legba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legba tries for a takedown but Spratt manages to get underhooks.
Jack Spratt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spratt prevents it.
Legba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Spratt lands an uppercut.
Legba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spratt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Legba tries for a takedown but Spratt manages to get underhooks.
Spratt can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Legba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spratts head.
Spratt blocking some punches.
Legba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spratt prevents it. #T3#
Legba jumps guard but Spratt stands there with Legba around his waist. Legba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legba.
Legba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spratt prevents a body shot from Legba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba can't find room to land a body shot as Spratt controls the action.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Legba.
Spratt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Spratt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spratt gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
Legba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spratt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legba tries to stall but Spratt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spratt prevents a body shot from Legba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spratt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:44

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

Event: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Legba blocks the body kick.
Legba throws a counter combo.
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Legba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
Legba jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legba in his tracks.
Raffington tests Legba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legba takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Legba finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Raffington sizes up Legba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Raffington does it's job there.
A jab from Legba misses.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legba blocks the body kick.
Raffington lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington slips a straight right by Legba.
Raffington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Legba avoids it.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Legba is out of range.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Legba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba checks a leg kick.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Legba blocks a jab.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Legba cracks Raffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Legba digs a good hook to Raffington's body. #T3#
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legba doesn't seem bothered though.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.#TD2#
Legba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raffington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Legba working the ground and pound but Raffington is defending the strikes.
Raffington is looking for a sweep.
Raffington struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raffington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba tries to get to full guard but Raffington has control of the leg.
Raffington trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raffington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Legba is pressing down on Raffington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Legba looking for a guillotine here but Raffington defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington scores with the left hand. Legba knows he should have avoided that one.
Legba throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington scores with a head kick. Legba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a straight right hand.
Legba throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.#T1#
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legba throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a jab. Legba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legba throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Legba digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington throws a head kick but Legba moves out of range.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papa Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Raffington takes one on the button.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Raffington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Legba counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Legba - just one landing.
Raffington cracks Legba with a good jab.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legba throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a series of strikes that have Legba backpedaling.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Legba just manages to avoid it.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a good, hard body kick but Legba shrugs it off.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legba swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington wants to slow Legba down by chopping away at his legs.
Legba throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Legba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
A jab from Legba does it's job there.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legba looks to land a combination but Raffington avoids it well.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Legba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Legba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Raffington walks into a jab.
Legba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Legba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Legba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington scores with a jab. Legba acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Raffington kicks Legba off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Legba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Legba saw it coming and moves away.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legba fails with the takedown.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a low kick, right behind Legba 's knee.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba misses with a body shot.
Legba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick counter head kick but Legba was just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raffington.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
letting Legba counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Legba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Legba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba misses with a straight right.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Raffington misses.
A big right from Legba misses. #T2#
Legba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington slips under a jab from Legba.
Legba misses with the combination.
Legba slips a straight right by Raffington.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legba scores with a body shot.
A big right from Legba misses.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legba has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Raffington as he connects with a hook.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Legba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legba doesn't seem bothered though.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Legba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legba punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Legba avoids nicely. #T4#
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legba lands a nice shot to the body.
Legba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raffington.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba lands with a good body shot.
Legba misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Legba misses with the combination.
Legba checks a low kick from Raffington.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Raffington.
I think Legba 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Papa Legba!
A less than humble Papa Legba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Legba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. River fights it off and pushes away nicely.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Legba jabs at River's body.
Legba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River defending well as Legba loads up on a big left hand.
Legba throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
River lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Legba.
Legba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Legba.
Legba throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.#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!
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Legba.
Legba catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Legba misses.
Legba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legba stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#River is rocked!
River slips a straight right by Legba.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legba swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River seems to have got his legs back now.
Legba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legba connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.#T3#
River throws a looping overhand right but Legba ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Legba.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Legba slows down the pace here.
Legba is looking for a takedown.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.#TD2#
Legba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Legba keeping full guard, as River tries to pass. #SUB2#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
River drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Legba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Legba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legba is taking a breather. River says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
River is not content to let Legba control the position.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legba pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legba digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
A jab lands there for Legba.
Legba looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donk. Legba catches River right on the button with a cross.
River looks to clinch
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from River misses.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Legba lands a body shot.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legba has time to react.
Legba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
Nice shot by Legba.
A jab from Legba misses.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Legba.
River's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legba.
Legba lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Legba tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
River lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Legba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Legba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Legba lands a lovely overhand right.
River throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
River misses with a body punch
and Legba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legba throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River staying out of range there.
Papa Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Legba.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legba throws out the jab. #T4#
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legba's sensitive parts.
Legba cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Patrick River's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba slips under a jab from River.
River moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Legba dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River misses with a leg kick
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Legba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!
River is looking for a sweep.
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
Legba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
River shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legba eats them both and turns towards River to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
River looks to land a right hand but Legba moved out of range.
Legba jabs at River's body.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Legba backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legba throws a shot to the body.
Legba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a left and a right that stings Legba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legba moves out of range of the leg kick from River.#T1#
River feints and then cracks Legba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legba down.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Legba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Legba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Legba misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Legba misses.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legba takes a step back to recover.
River misses with a body shot.
Legba throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Legba down.
River moves out of range as Legba strikes.
A big right from Legba misses.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River stuns Legba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target. #CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. River gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba jumps guard but River stands there with Legba around his waist. Legba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Legba looking for a takedown.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba wants a takedown.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from River.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from River.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
Legba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Legba blocks a body shot from River.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Legba up against the cage.
Legba avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
River is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from River.
Legba goes for a takedown attempt but River pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legba 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
In his post fight interview, Papa Legba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba.
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Legba.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legba swivels and escapes.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Legba slips the punch.
Legba lands a jab to the head.
Legba fails to land with a series of punches.
Legba with a nice cross.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legba's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Legba blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Legba is looking for a triangle but Asmundsen pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asmundsen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Legba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Asmundsen advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Asmundsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Asmundsen laying and praying for a moment but Legba takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Legba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legba has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legba looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Legba is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Legba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Legba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Legba wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Legba is keeping the position.
Legba has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Asmundsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Legba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asmundsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Legba pulls down on the head and he's put Asmundsen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Legba misses.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legba avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Legba tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba jabs at Daghammar's body.#TD2#
Legba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
Legba trying to control the pace. #T1##ES#
Daghammar kicks off Legba and gets to his feet.
Legba scores with a shot to the body.
Legba digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Daghammar misses.
Legba cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar misses with a looping right.#T2#
Legba avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Legba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target. #TD2#
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daghammar's guard.
Legba is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daghammar with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legba is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Legba keeps trying to improve his position.
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Daghammar prevents Legba from getting the reversal.
Daghammar working the ground and pound effectively.
Legba tries to reverse the position but Daghammar maintains control.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Daghammar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legba is looking to escape.
Daghammar punching from mount but Legba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Legba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Legba looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar lands with an overhand left.
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Legba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Daghammar pushes Legba off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Legba has clasped his hands together around Daghammar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Daghammar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Legba is quick to defend against it.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Legba scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Legba misses. #T2#
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Legba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar slips a jab from Legba.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Legba with a series of wild strikes but Legba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Legba finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legba digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Legba.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
The crowd cheers as Legba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Legba lands a stunning uppercut that sends Daghammar to the mat! #ROC2#Daghammar is rocked!#SUB2#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oh Daghammar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daghammar seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Legba is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Daghammar to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba swinging wildly here.
Legba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Legba gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Legba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
An elbow from Legba crashes against the mat.
Daghammar wants to control but Legba postures up.
Legba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Legba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daghammar is trying to control Legba's posture but Legba avoids it. #SUB2#
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legba throws an elbow but Daghammar slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Legba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Daghammar is not content to let Legba control the position.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Daghammar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daghammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Legba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Legba misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Legba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Legba instigates a clinch.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Legba has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legba wants a takedown.
River lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba wants to take the fight to the mat but River manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
River is fighting off a takedown attempt but Legba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip River to the mat. River regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Legba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legba. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
Legba wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
River is pressing down on Legba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River managing to control the position.
Legba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
River has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Legba has passed into side control.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River connects with a leg kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba.
Legba moves into range and connects with a jab.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River slips under a jab.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
River lands a jab to Legba's midsection.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
A shot to the liver by Legba. Beautiful body shot.
Legba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him. #T1#
Legba shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Legba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River 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 Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a looping left.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Legba shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba won't allow River to sweep him here. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legba defends it easily.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legba has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Legba seems to be looking for submissions.
Legba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legba trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba passes to full mount! #T3#
Legba throwing strikes here but River is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Legba tries to control but River wriggling away. #SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
Legba keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Legba's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Legba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River 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#
Legba checks the leg kick.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a solid leg kick but Legba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Legba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legba missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba works River's body with a nice hook.
Legba walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
Legba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Legba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Legba.
Some wild striking there from River. #TD#
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River trying to control the position. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legba is aware though and is defending well.
Legba throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legba's guard. Nice move by River!#REVB#
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Legba passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
River in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legba keeps working.
Legba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but River presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Legba is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
River with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
River is landing with some decent strikes but Legba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Legba is wriggling around trying to escape.
River lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legba really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
River landing punches.
Legba manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Legba regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Legba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Legba 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.
Legba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legba throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raffington. That's going to slow Legba down.
An inside leg kick from Raffington misses.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legba needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Legba misses with a hook.
Raffington misses the jab.
Legba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.#CL2#
Legba has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legba fails to land.
Legba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legba misses with some punches.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legba.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba blocks an uppercut.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba misses with a punch to the body.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Legba has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Legba - that landed with a thud.
Raffington gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
Legba is working Raffington over against the cage.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Legba misses with some punches.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
A short left from Legba. #T3#
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Legba pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legba.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Legba.
Legba working aggressively here.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legba lands an uppercut.
Legba misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legba misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Legba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Legba is leaning against Raffington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba lands a left hand.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Legba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington gets through Legba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba lands a body shot.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raffington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legba looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
A jab from Legba misses.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch but Legba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legba misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legba blocking some punches.
Legba misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a shot to the body.
Legba is breathing heavily.
Raffington cracks Legba with a nice body shot.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington is working Legba over against the cage.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legba or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head. #ROC#Legba is rocked!
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it. #T3#
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington digs a right hand into Legba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legba's gas tank.
Legba seems to have recovered his senses.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Raffington.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legba can do to turn this around?
Raffington lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Legba prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legba tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Legba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Legba tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Legba scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffington as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Legba misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Legba there.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Raffington misses. #T1#
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Legba shoots for a takedown but Raffington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Legba scores with a punch to the head.
Legba tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Raffington.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Shane Raffington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba is looking to clinch. #T2#
Legba tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away.
Legba lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Legba.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Legba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legba blocks a jab.
Legba connects with a jab.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Raffington throws a jab when Legba was well out of range.
Legba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legba scores with a nice right hand.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington throws a head kick that Legba semi-blocks.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legba.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Legba moved away.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Raffington moves forwards but Legba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Legba blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Raffington - just one landing.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
Legba scores with a body shot.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legba misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raffington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Legba avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Legba misses with a looping right.
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legba tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away. #T4#
Legba wants to clinch but Raffington slips to the side
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raffington. That's going to slow Legba down.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Legba avoids it.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Legba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Legba.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legba connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Raffington.
Well Raffington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhullar's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Legba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legba has a couple of punches blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Legba up against the cage.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bhullar lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Bhullar 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.#BC2#
Bhullar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
Legba throws a looping overhand right but Bhullar ducks down to avoid it.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar throws the left hand but Legba avoids the punch easily.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar lands the left hand.#T1#
Legba misses with a straight right.
Legba tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range.
A big left from Legba misses.
Legba stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bhullar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Legba misses the target.
Legba throws a hook but Bhullar avoids it easily.
Bhullar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba is looking to counter punch.
Legba moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Legba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhullar keeps working.
Bhullar trying to control here. #SUB#
Bhullar is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba. #T2##SUB#
Bhullar is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba. #SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bhullar sees it coming and defends easily.
Bhullar is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bhullar is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bhullar wants to stand back up but Legba manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bhullar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Legba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bhullar is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Legba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bhullar is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Legba wants to take a breather but Bhullar is having none of it.
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.
Legba stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bhullar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Bhullar is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Bhullar's guard.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
Legba trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom.
Bhullar pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar wants to stand up but Legba is controlling him.
Legba trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Legba lands with an overhand left.
Bhullar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhullar. Bhullar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bhullar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bhullar slips a straight right by Legba.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Legba rushes Bhullar and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bhullar breaks from the clinch.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhullar circles away.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Bhullar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legba looks to land a left hand but Bhullar moved out of range nicely.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bhullar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhullar circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhullar looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Bhullar catches Legba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bhullar misses the shot to the body.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Bhullar takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba tries to clinch but Bhullar moves away
and Bhullar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papa Legba is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhullar stalks Legba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legba's face. Legba staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Legba.
Legba lands a jab to the nose.
Legba lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Legba is out of range.
Legba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Legba stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bhullar takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Legba. That snapped Bhullar's head back.
Bhullar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bhullar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legba 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.
Bhullar throws a looping overhand right but Legba ducks down to avoid it.
Legba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhullar.
Bhullar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bhullar moves out of range as Legba strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhullar takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legba digs a good hook to Bhullar's body.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4##CL#
Legba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legba working aggressively here.
Bhullar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Bhullar is trying to break free.
Legba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bhullar taking a breather.
Bhullar blocks a body shot from Legba.
Legba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards. #BC2#
Bhullar breaks from the clinch.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhullar. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba misses with a hook
and Bhullar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legba thinking.
Legba tries to clinch but Bhullar is having none of it.
Bhullar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Legba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bhullar, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bhullar works Legba's body with a nice hook.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Legba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Legba leaves Bhullar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legba connects with a jab.
Bhullar looks to land a right hand but Legba moved out of range.
Legba throws a shot to the body.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bhullar connects with the punch.
Bhullar throws a big shot that misses.
Legba lands the left hand.
Legba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bhullar staying out of range there.
Bhullar throws a jab but it's blocked by Legba. #T1#
Bhullar throws a shot to the body.
Legba throws a lazy right hand but Bhullar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhullar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legba throws out a loose jab but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba slips under a jab from Bhullar.
Bhullar slaps away a takedown attempt from Legba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhullar. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legba moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Legba instigates a clinch.
A short right from Legba on the inside. #BC2#
Bhullar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Legba misses.
Bhullar misses with a looping left.
A big right from Legba misses.
Legba lands a head shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bhullar's head backwards.
Legba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Legba lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bhullar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Bhullar in a clinch.
Legba misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bhullar breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Bhullar connects with a body shot that sends Legba's belly button to the back.
Bhullar swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bhullar shoots in but Legba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Legba rushes Bhullar and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bhullar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhullar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhullar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bhullar misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bhullar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bhullar misses with a hook.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Bhullar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bhullar.
Bhullar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bhullar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
It looked like Legba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legba scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bhullar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
Legba scores with a nice head shot.
Legba avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Legba.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.
Legba throws a hook to the side of Bhullar's head but Bhullar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legba throws a hook but Bhullar avoids it easily.
A jab from Legba misses.
Bhullar moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Bhullar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Legba cracks Bhullar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arjan Bhullar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legba misses with a hook. Bhullar ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legba 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Legba throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legba lands a jab.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trumpet throws a hook to the side of Legba's head but Legba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legba.
A jab from Trumpet finds it's way through Legba's defenses. #CL#
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Trumpet lands an uppercut.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legba struggles to land a body shot inside as Trumpet controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba working aggressively here.
Trumpet tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba tries a body shot but Trumpet blocks it.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Legba.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Trumpet back into the cage.#TD#
Legba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legba is looking to pass Trumpet's guard but actually Trumpet recovers to full guard.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trumpet pulls Legba in close to his closed guard and prevents Legba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legba pushing down on Trumpet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Trumpet is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Trumpet pushes Legba off looking to stand but Legba dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Trumpet is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Trumpet looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Legba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trumpet gets back to full guard.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Trumpet slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Legba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legba is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legba avoid being mounted?#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trumpet is thwarting Legba's attempts to control the position.
Trumpet wants to stand up but Legba is controlling the position.
Trumpet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Legba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trumpet wants to pass the guard but Legba is defending well. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legba gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legba moves out of range of the leg kick from Trumpet.
Trumpet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trumpet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legba throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Papa Legba is winning the standup battle so far.
Legba misses with a body punch
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Legba misses.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Legba looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Trumpet is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Trumpet's guard.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpet is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Trumpet trying to control the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet is looking to sweep but instead, Legba has passed into half guard.
Trumpet wants to get back to his feet.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legba wants to advance to full mount but Trumpet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba looking to pass the guard.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Trumpet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trumpet has managed to get both his arms back between Legba's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trumpet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trumpet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legba is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trumpet defends it easily.
Trumpet trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
Trumpet tries to stand but Legba is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trumpet lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legba is trying to keep Trumpet in close. #SU2#
Trumpet stands up and waves to Legba to follow him.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Trumpet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet throws a hook but Legba blocks it.
Trumpet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trumpet delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Legba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trumpet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Legba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Legba's knee momentarily.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Trumpet sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trumpet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Legba drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
Trumpet is trying to break free.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but Trumpet avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Trumpet lands a hook that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Trumpet blocks a body shot from Legba.
A head punch on the inside from Legba fails to land.
Legba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Trumpet pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba is leaning against Trumpet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Legba can't find room to land a body shot as Trumpet controls the action.
Trumpet swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trumpet clobbers Legba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legba cracks a nice hook into Trumpet's ribs.
Good exchange - Legba coming out on top.
Trumpet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
Legba throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Legba wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily. #T2#
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Trumpet ducks right into an uppercut from Legba.
Trumpet throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Legba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba lands a nice hook to Trumpet's body. Trumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba avoids a kick to the body.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Trumpet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legba is looking to counter punch.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba backing away here, and Trumpet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Trumpet does no damage.
Trumpet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legba momentarily.
Legba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Legba misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.#T4#
Nice cross by Legba.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legba manages to avoid it.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Legba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet defending well as Legba loads up on a big left hand.
Legba shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trumpet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba shoots in for a double leg but Trumpet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I think Trumpet 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
It seemed like Bhullar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Legba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Legba lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bhullar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Legba stops Bhullar from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Legba trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legba misses with a looping right.
Bhullar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legba wants to clinch but Bhullar slips to the side
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bhullar takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Legba throwing a counter right hand but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Legba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bhullar counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legba throws out a loose jab but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhullar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Legba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bhullar's head backwards.
Legba misses the body punch
enabling Bhullar to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Legba clinches up with Bhullar 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!
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhullar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legba.
Legba has Bhullar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bhullar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bhullar presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
Bhullar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhullar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bhullar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legba lands a shoulder strike.
Legba is working Bhullar over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba. #T3#
Bhullar lands a body shot.
Legba misses with a body punch.
Legba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bhullar wants to get back to striking at distance but Legba won't allow it.
Bhullar stalling. #BC2#
Bhullar breaks from the clinch.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Bhullar takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bhullar keeps the fight on the outside.
Bhullar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Legba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bhullar on his heels. He'll look to pass Bhullar's guard now, I'm sure.
Legba preventing the sweep.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet. #SUB#
Legba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bhullar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Legba working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar digs a good hook to Legba's body.
Bhullar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legba is fending him off so far but Bhullar persists. Nope, Legba circles away and we're back to standing.
Legba moves out of range as Bhullar strikes.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba throwing a counter right hand but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Legba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bhullar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legba misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Legba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legba blocks a body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bhullar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba. #TD2#
Bhullar lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba trying to control the position. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Bhullar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
Bhullar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Legba looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bhullar has picked Legba up and slammed him! Legba can't keep hold of the triangle and Bhullar manages to pass to side control!
Bhullar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Legba wants to control but Bhullar postures up.
Legba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bhullar off and has taken his back!
Bhullar is trying to break free. #SUB#
Legba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bhullar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Legba off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Bhullar tries to roll but Legba sticks to his back. #SUB#
Legba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar rolls, trying to escape but Legba keeps control of the position.
Legba doesn't have the hooks in and Bhullar manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Legba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Legba is looking for a triangle but Bhullar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arjan Bhullar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhullar is aware though and is defending well.
Bhullar working some strikes from top position.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Legba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhullar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba is trying to keep Bhullar in close. #SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bhullar defends it easily.
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legba trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjan Bhullar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Bhullar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhullar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bhullar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bhullar moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Bhullar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bhullar takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bhullar.
Legba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legba moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Legba.
Legba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhullar circles away.
Bhullar misses with a straight left.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Legba.
Legba wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Bhullar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bhullar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Legba takes one to the chin there.
Bhullar misses the jab.
Bhullar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legba manages to avoid it.
Bhullar misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Legba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bhullar pinned against the cage. Bhullar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bhullar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bhullar counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhullar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bhullar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legba throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Legba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bhullar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Legba to the mat. Legba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhullar is aware though and is defending well.
Bhullar trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bhullar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Bhullar works over Legba with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Legba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bhullar 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 Legba.
Legba regains half guard.
Legba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions off his back.
Legba wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
Bhullar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legba.#SUB#
Legba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legba working a defensive guard but Bhullar manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjan Bhullar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bhullar 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjan Bhullar!
After the fight, Arjan Bhullar 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: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Costa tries to move into range but Legba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legba lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legba shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa's head backwards.
Costa misses with a hook. Legba ducked under it nicely.
Costa connects with the punch.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legba misses the jab.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Costa tries to keep at a distance but Legba has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Costa has Legba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Legba misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Legba isn't going anywhere.
Legba is not content to let Costa control the position.
Legba tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Legba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legba wants to control but Costa postures up.#SUB#
Costa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Legba tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount!
Legba wants to control but Costa is having none of it.#SUB#
Costa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Legba tries to reverse the position but Costa maintains control.
Legba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Costa seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions off his back.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legba keeps working. #SUB#
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Legba is defending well.
Costa uses his free foot to push down on Legba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Legba. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legba tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Legba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Costa avoids the attempt from Legba to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Costa is staying active.
Costa prevents Legba from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Legba shows good takedown defense.
Legba is looking to clinch.
Legba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legba moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Costa clinches.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Legba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Legba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Costa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Legba is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Legba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Costa has passed into half guard!
Costa is looking to advance position but Legba won't allow it.
Legba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Costa. #SUB#
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Legba is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Costa is nestled in close to Legba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Costa is trying to control. Legba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions off his back.
Costa slips a nice elbow through Legba's hands, connecting with Legba's forehead.#T3#
Legba is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
Legba trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legba can do to turn this around?
Legba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Legba is defending well.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legba is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Legba is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Legba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Legba has hold of Costa's hands but Costa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Legba tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba misses with a looping left.#TD#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Legba!
Legba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Legba is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa working away.#T1#
Costa cracks Legba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Legba is not content to let Costa control the position.
Legba wants to control but Costa postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Costa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Legba trying to control but Costa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legba is really stuck here.
The referee is taking a good look at Legba as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Costa! #SUB#
Costa 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, Legba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba looking very determined here, making life difficult for Costa. #SUB#
Costa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Costa biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legba just trying to survive but Costa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Costa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Costa controlling well, preventing Legba from escaping the position.
Costa has good solid back control here.
Legba can't escape the position.
Costa controlling the position well here. Legba rolled but Costa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Legba trying to control the action but Costa just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Costa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Costa is not going to allow Legba to sit and survive in this position.
Legba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Costa's guard. Nice work there by Legba.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa wants to sweep here but Legba controlling him for the moment.
Legba postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Weudke. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Legba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Weudke as Legba shoots in.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legba slips a jab from Weudke.
Legba lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke misses with a straight left.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba tries to counter with a takedown but Weudke is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away. #TD#
Legba drives through with a takedown into Weudke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Legba is looking to advance position but Weudke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Legba tries to hold on but Weudke pushes him away.
Weudke controlling the pace for now.
Legba is desperately trying to improve his position but Weudke has a good base and remains in mount.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Weudke avoids the attempt from Legba to control.
Legba regains half guard.#SUB#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
Legba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weudke is working away from the top position though.
Weudke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Legba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weudke pulls his head out easily.
Weudke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Legba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weudke defends well.#SU2#
Weudke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Legba, up you get!
Legba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weudke in his tracks. #TD#
Legba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weudke on his heels. He'll look to pass Weudke's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Weudke being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weudke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Legba is trying to control the position but Weudke postures up. #SUB#
Legba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weudke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weudke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weudke wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Legba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weudke, pushing him back against the cage.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Weudke.
Legba lands a right hand.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weudke looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Legba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Legba.
Legba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legba looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Legba is looking to clinch but Weudke is avoiding it.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Legba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weudke blocks a body shot from Legba.
Weudke prevents the takedown attempt.
Legba misses with a body punch.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Legba has picked Weudke up - he's going for a ride! Legba dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Weudke manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Legba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legba misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Legba takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Legba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weudke lands a shoulder strike.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke lands the left hand.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
An attempted straight right counter from Legba misses the target.
Weudke misses with a looping left.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legba shoots for a takedown but Weudke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Weudke misses the target.
Legba lands with a straight right. Weudke didn't see that one coming.
Weudke cracks Legba with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Weudke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weudke.
Legba fails with the takedown
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke digs a good hook to Legba's body. #TD#
Weudke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Legba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Weudke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Let's hope that Weudke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weudke pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weudke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Legba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weudke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weudke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Weudke controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Weudke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Legba back to the cage. Weudke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Legba throws a shot to the body.
Legba slips under a jab.
Legba tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
Weudke cracks Legba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Weudke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Legba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke throws an elbow but it misses.
Weudke pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weudke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Legba managing to block the knees to the body from Weudke.
Legba wants to take the fight to the mat but Weudke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weudke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weudke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legba throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Legba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.#TD2#
Weudke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weudke is working away from the top position though.
Legba is not content to let Weudke control the position.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legba is looking for a sweep. Weudke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weudke content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Legba looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Weudke pushes past his half guard into mount!
Legba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legba is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legba is working to get back to half guard.
Roland Weudke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Legba gets back to half guard.
Legba regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Legba looking for a triangle here. Weudke is fighting it but it looks tight! Legba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Weudke is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Dambullah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dambullah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Legba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dambullah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legba.
Legba connects with a body shot.
Legba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legba shoots in and drives through. Dambullah sprawls well.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
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!
Legba misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legba takes a step back to recover.
Dambullah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Legba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Dambullah counters with a good, hard body kick but Legba shrugs it off.
Legba misses with a straight right.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dambullah doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Legba walks into a straight right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
Dambullah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Legba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambullah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Dambullah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dambullah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legba's best efforts.
Legba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Dambullah trying to control here.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Dambullah defends it.
Dambullah is looking for a sweep. Legba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legba is thwarting Dambullah's attempts to control the position.
Legba prevents Dambullah from improving his position.
Legba is thwarting Dambullah's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but Dambullah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dambullah is trying to get back to full guard.
Dambullah controlling the position well.
Dambullah is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dambullah is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dambullah moves into full guard.
Dambullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah 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##CL2#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dambullah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Legba.
Dambullah cracks Legba with a nice body shot.
Legba is leaning against Dambullah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by Legba.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legba goes for a takedown attempt but Dambullah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legba can do to turn this around?
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dambullah defending well as Legba loads up on a big left hand.
Legba throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Legba tries to clinch up but Dambullah circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Legba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Legba controls his hands.
Legba scores with a shoulder strike.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Legba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Dambullah is retaining full guard.
Dambullah trying to control the position here.
Dambullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Legba wants to control from the top but Dambullah keeps moving.
Dambullah is pulling down on Legba's head to control his posture.
Dambullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Legba is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Dambullah trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
Dambullah stopping the sweep attempt from Legba.
Legba keeping full guard, as Dambullah tries to pass.
Legba looking to control but Dambullah passes into half guard.
Legba is looking to improve his position.
Dambullah uses his free foot to push down on Legba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Legba. #T4#
Legba is trying desperately to improve position.
Dambullah trying to control but Legba is having none of it.
Legba is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legba is still trying to improve position.
Legba wants to hold on but Dambullah pushes him away.
Dambullah controlling his opponent.
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 Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dambullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Legba throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Legba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
Dambullah takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah lands a front kick.
Dambullah throws a right hand that misses
and Legba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Legba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legba staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dambullah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Dambullah.
Legba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Legba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legba if he has to take too many more of those.
Legba misses with a body shot
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah throws a solid leg kick but Legba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dambullah.
Dambullah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dambullah moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Legba moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dambullah.
Legba misses with a body shot
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dambullah.
Legba dodges the punch combination from Dambullah.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a right hand.
Dambullah takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Dambullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dambullah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
Legba throws a hook but Dambullah blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Legba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Legba counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Legba feints and as Dambullah raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papa Legba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Legba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington lands a front kick.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raffington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legba scrambles back to his feet.
Legba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legba lands with a cross.
Legba tries to move into range but Raffington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but Raffington shows good takedown defense.
Legba lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Raffington takes the fight into the clinch.
Legba tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba 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.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A body shot lands from Legba.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Legba as the two fighters clinch.
Legba scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Legba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raffington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Raffington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Legba wants the takedown. Raffington is fighting it off but Legba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raffington's guard against the cage.
Raffington is adopting a defensive guard.
Legba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Legba passes Raffington's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raffington keeps working.
Raffington is trying to stand.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Raffington defends it.
Raffington is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raffington!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legba is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Raffington is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Raffington flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Legba anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Raffington and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Legba slips an arm under Raffington chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Legba has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Legba is squeezing on Raffington like an anaconda would it's prey. Raffington fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GDL 75: Legba VS Bates
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bates goes for a double leg but Legba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legba continues to drive forward.
Legba misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bates jumps into guard, dragging Legba to the mat.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba 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.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Legba seems to be looking for submissions.
Legba wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position. #SUB#
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but Bates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates gets full guard.
Legba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Legba preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legba's guard. #REVB#
Bates stands and throws Legba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legba is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legba is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Legba sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Legba is defending well. #SUB2#
Bates is working for a kimura but Legba is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is looking to advance position but Legba won't allow it.
Legba works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legba has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Legba gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Legba is defending well.
Legba gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bates is working for a kimura here but Legba manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bates's guard.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Bates is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Legba wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.
Bates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bates.
Legba wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legba passes Bates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Legba wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Legba trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Legba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bates is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Papa Legba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
River with a nice calf kick.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
River misses with a jab to the body
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
River looks to land a combination. Legba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
River slips a jab from Legba.
River lands with a right hand.
River 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.
Legba misses with a body shot
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River swinging wildly here.
Legba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#T1##TD#
Legba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Legba tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
Legba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Legba trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Legba stalls from top position.
Legba trying to control the position but River is working away. #SUB#
Legba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Legba swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Legba's guard.#T3#
Legba wants to sweep but no luck.
Legba is trying to keep River in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legba is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Legba sits in half guard.
Legba wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Legba wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from River.
Legba dodges the punch combination from River.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River tries to bum rush Legba with a series of wild strikes but Legba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legba tries to clinch
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Legba. #T1#
A low kick from River is predictable there
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Legba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legba blocking some punches.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Legba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legba thinking.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Legba manages to step out the way in time.
Legba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a hook but Legba blocks it.
River misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Legba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#CL#
Legba clinches.
Legba misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #T3#
Legba lands a shot to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Legba lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
River pulls guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legba passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Legba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Legba advances nicely into full mount.
River is squirming around, avoiding Legba's attempts to control the action.
River 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.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba stuffs the takedown.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Legba as he connects with a hook.
River shoots in but Legba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Legba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in River's half guard.
Legba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legba is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now. #T1#
Legba works his foot free and advances to mount.
River is looking to improve his position but Legba isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Legba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. River can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Legba wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
River is trying to escape the mount. #T2##SUB#
Legba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Legba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Legba advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Legba has hold of River's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and River manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legba tries to control but River wriggling away.
Legba pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River trying to hold on to Legba's head to control him but Legba postures up.
Legba controlling the pace.
Legba is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Legba passes to full mount!
River tries to reverse the position but Legba maintains control.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legba moves to the back position. #SUB#
Legba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Legba controlling well, preventing River from escaping the position. #SUB#
River is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GDL 64: Legba vs Stead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Legba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stead manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead wants to sweep here but Legba controlling him for the moment.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stead's guard. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Stead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Legba controlling the action here.#T1#
Legba passes to full mount! #SUB#
Legba has control of Stead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stead is trying to escape the mount.
Stead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Legba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legba wants to control the pace but Stead is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.
Stead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stead stops Legba from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Legba has hold of Stead's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stead manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Legba trying to control but Stead is having none of it. #SUB#
Legba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Legba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stead is on top in guard.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Legba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legba is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stead keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass.
Stead keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stead missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stead misses the shot to the body.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Stead sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Legba feints and as Stead raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stead is trying to control Legba's posture but Legba avoids it.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Legba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stead, who protects the arm well.
Legba trying to control the action but Stead is working from the bottom.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stead can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stead is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control.
Legba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stead's legs.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stead is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Legba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stead prevents Legba from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stead struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Legba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legba trying to control the position but Stead is working away. #SUB#
Legba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stead is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Stead is not content to let Legba control the position.
Legba wants to control for a moment but Stead uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legba advances to half guard.
Legba is looking to pass Stead's guard but actually Stead recovers to full guard.
Legba wants to control from the top but Stead keeps moving. #T4#
Stead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stead is keeping the position for now.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Stead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Legba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stead's guard. #REVR#
Legba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stead prevents Legba from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Stead throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stead.
Stead throws a leg kick
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
Stead lands a jab to the nose.
Legba moves out of range of the strikes.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stead sprawls and moves away.
Stead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stead connects with a right hand. Legba shakes it off.
Jab by Legba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba misses with a hook. Stead ducked under it nicely.
Legba has been working on his balance at Blake Phoenix Champion Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stead.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stead sprawls well. Stead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Stead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legba is looking to clinch but Stead is avoiding it. #TD#
Legba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Legba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legba. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Stead wants to control but Legba is keeping busy. #T2#
Legba prevents Stead from improving his position.#SUB#
Legba is working for a kimura but Stead is defending it quite comfortably.
Stead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legba 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. #T3#
Stead looking to control but Legba passes into half guard.
Stead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stead regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Stead is keeping the position.
Legba stands and throws Stead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stead is not content to let Legba control the position.
Stead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Legba passes to side control.
Stead struggling a bit here.
Stead gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Legba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Legba tries to control but Stead wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but Stead turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stead.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Papa Legba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Stead looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Stead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt - Legba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stead throws a nice looking combination but Legba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba looks to throw the jab but Stead is out of range.
Stead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Legba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Legba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stead's guard. #REVR##T1#
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stead looking to control.
Legba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legba passes to full mount! #SUB#
Legba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Legba wants to control the pace but Stead is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stead has left one of his arms exposed and Legba doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stead screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Papa Legba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Legba.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL#
Legba moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Legba as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba lands a body shot.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch but Legba keeps him there for the moment.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Legba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Legba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the body
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro 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.
Legba scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Legba.
Legba has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Legba feints and as Muhapuro raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Legba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Legba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Legba is having none of it. #T3#
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba is looking to advance position but Muhapuro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Legba tries to reverse the position but Muhapuro maintains control.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.
Legba regains half guard.#T4#
Muhapuro prevents Legba from improving his position.
Muhapuro controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Legba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Legba.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Legba.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legba throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.#CL#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Legba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Legba trying to control from Muhapuro's half guard. Muhapuro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro controlling Legba's posture.
Legba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muhapuro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhapuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Legba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Legba is being controlled here.
Legba tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Legba is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Muhapuro misses. #CL#
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Legba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Legba misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Muhapuro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro throws a fast counter high kick but Legba manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba throws out a powerful jab.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Legba tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Legba misses the jab.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legba.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba walks into a left hand. #TD#
Legba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paul Muhapuro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muhapuro sees it coming and defends easily.
Muhapuro is doing well to control the position and prevent Legba from advancing to side control.
Muhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
Muhapuro is looking to improve his position.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Muhapuro defends it.
Muhapuro trying to hold on to Legba's head to control him but Legba postures up.
Legba controlling the action here.#T3#
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
Muhapuro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Muhapuro is not content to let Legba control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muhapuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legba to score with a decent uppercut.
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Legba checks it.#CL#
Legba clinches. #T4#
Muhapuro taking a breather. #BC2#
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Legba.
Muhapuro tries a quick counter leg kick but Legba is wise to it.
Muhapuro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
Legba connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Legba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Legba tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Legba.
Legba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Legba counters with a shoot takedown. Muhapuro fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legba 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Papa Legba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba cracks Tragedy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legba scores with a nice right hand.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut.
Legba cracks Tragedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Legba dives in and scores a takedown into Tragedy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tragedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Legba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tragedy is defending well. Legba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tragedy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Legba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 48: Kong vs Stone
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Battlehammer off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Legba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legba.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legba shoots in looking for a takedown but Battlehammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battlehammer moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Battlehammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Legba needs to keep his hands up - Battlehammer had a free shot at his head there.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Battlehammer's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legba lands with a hook. Battlehammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Battlehammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruenor Battlehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Legba shoots in and bounces Battlehammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Legba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legba won't allow Battlehammer to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba trying to control but Battlehammer is working from the bottom.
Battlehammer wants to stand but Legba is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Battlehammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Legba looking for a takedown.
Battlehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Legba.
Legba is working for takedown but Battlehammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Legba tries to work over Battlehammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battlehammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battlehammer.
Battlehammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battlehammer tries to break free but Legba pushes him back against the cage.
Legba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Legba on the inside.
Battlehammer is breathing heavily.
Battlehammer misses with the head strike.
Legba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Battlehammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legba works on Battlehammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Legba is leaning against Battlehammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Legba has picked Battlehammer up - he's going for a ride! Legba dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Legba is working for a kimura but Battlehammer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Legba is trying for a kimura here. Battlehammer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Legba wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 38: River vs Tragedy
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro tries to circle away but Legba has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Legba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muhapuro regains guard immediately.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Legba 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.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Legba slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba moved away.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Legba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muhapuro's guard.
Legba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
Legba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Legba goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Legba tries to clinch there but Muhapuro circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Legba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.#TD#
Legba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Legba is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Legba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muhapuro managing to control the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro managing to control the position. #T4#
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Legba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muhapuro is trying to keep Legba in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Legba. Legba maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Muhapuro is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Muhapuro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba is fighting to break Muhapuro's control of his arms but Muhapuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muhapuro has control of Legba's left arm, preventing Legba from doing any damage.
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Muhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Muhapuro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Legba is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muhapuro passes into side control.
Legba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muhapuro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legba is trying to improve his position.
Muhapuro controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Legba looks to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legba or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhapuro, which made it look bad.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away easily
and Muhapuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Muhapuro misses.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Legba. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro feints a counter leg kick.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legba is defended easily by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch.
Legba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.#BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legba is looking to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch.
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance but Muhapuro moves to the side
and Muhapuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that fourth 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. 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.#R5#
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Legba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muhapuro but Muhapuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Legba shoots and misses
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Legba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba looks to clinch
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand. #T3#
Legba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhapuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muhapuro punishes Legba's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legba with a poor takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a three punch combo that has Legba backing up. Legba nods at Muhapuro to acknowledge the strikes.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.#CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
Legba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GDL 25: Legba vs Shipilov
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Shipilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shipilov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Legba has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Shipilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legba was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.#CL#
Legba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shipilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Legba controls his hands.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Legba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legba has been working on his balance at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to stall but Legba uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Legba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shipilov can't fight it off and eventually Legba manages to take the fight to the floor. Shipilov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legba controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shipilov is looking for a triangle but Legba pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Legba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Legba is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legba wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shipilov looking for a guillotine here but Legba defends easily.
Legba stays in close to Shipilov's body and controls the position.
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shipilov has his foot on Legba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shipilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shipilov has an active guard here but Legba has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Legba is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shipilov as he works his way to full guard.
Legba trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legba passes into side control.
Shipilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legba trying to control the action but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Shipilov wants to control but Legba postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shipilov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Legba is pressing down on Shipilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shipilov is holding on for now.
Legba wants to take a breather but Shipilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shipilov is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
Legba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shipilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legba is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipilov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Legba moves away from the strike by Shipilov. #CL#
Legba rushes Shipilov and presses him up against the cage.
Shipilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shipilov can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action. #TD#
Legba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shipilov regains guard.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipilov looking to control. #SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legba passes into half guard.
Shipilov is refusing to be controlled, as Legba sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Legba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shipilov.
Shipilov is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Shipilov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Legba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shipilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legba working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Legba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
Shipilov is looking for a sweep.
Shipilov is still trying to improve position.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Legba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Legba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shipilov tries to buck Legba off but Legba is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Legba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shipilov, who protects the arm well.
Shipilov regains half guard.#SUB#
Legba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shipilov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Legba in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legba pulls his head out easily.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipilov keeps working.
Shipilov is in trouble now - Legba has advanced to mount!
Legba controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipilov can't escape the position.
Legba controlling from mount.
Legba wants to control the pace but Shipilov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Legba shoots and misses
and Shipilov counters with a left and a right that stings Legba. #CL#
Legba closes the distance and clinches.
Legba looking for a takedown.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Legba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shipilov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipilov.
Shipilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Legba tightens his grip and picks Shipilov up, before dumping him to the ground. Shipilov manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Shipilov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Shipilov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shipilov's guard. #SUB#
Legba seems to be working for a kimura but Shipilov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but Shipilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Legba is looking to take a break and control but Shipilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legba is really struggling to control Shipilov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.
Shipilov trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura but Shipilov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legba to get the leverage.
Legba stalling. #SUB#
Legba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shipilov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legba has cracked it and Shipilov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
Papa Legba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 19: Legba v Roughneck
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Legba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roughneck sprawls well. Roughneck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roughneck. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roughneck.#TD#
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roughneck's guard.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roughneck wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roughneck is looking for a triangle here but Legba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1##SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roughneck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roughneck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roughneck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legba off and has taken his back!
Legba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roughneck trying to control.
Legba avoids the strikes from Roughneck. #T2#
Despite being in a bad position, Legba is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Legba turns into Roughneck and is now in his guard.
Legba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Roughneck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughneck is retaining full guard.
Legba trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roughneck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roughneck keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roughneck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Legba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Legba controlling from the top position.
Legba won't allow Roughneck to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Legba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legba trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Roughneck stuffs the takedown.
Roughneck throws a big shot that misses.
Legba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roughneck avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Legba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roughneck can't do much from the bottom here.
Roughneck throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Legba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Legba is trying to get an arm triangle but Roughneck is defending well.
Legba wants to control but Roughneck is keeping him busy.
Roughneck is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Legba swings around for an armbar but Roughneck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Legba's guard.
Legba looking to control.
Legba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roughneck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roughneck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legba trying to keep a closed guard but Roughneck is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Roughneck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roughneck has managed to get both his arms back between Legba's legs - danger averted.
Roughneck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Roughneck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Legba working for a triangle but Roughneck defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba keeping full guard, as Roughneck tries to pass. #SUB#
Roughneck stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Legba has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Roughneck manages to get his head free but now Legba has transitioned to an armbar! Roughneck grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Legba! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
Papa Legba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Legba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Legba's defenses.
A lazy left from Muhapuro finds it's target.#TD2#
Legba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legba showed some decent athleticism there.
Muhapuro's coaches at Gymi have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Muhapuro is trying is best to control the position here.
Legba is thwarting Muhapuro's attempts to control the position.
Muhapuro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Legba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muhapuro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Legba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Legba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muhapuro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muhapuro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Muhapuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muhapuro defends it easily.#SUB2#
Legba has his feet on Muhapuro's thighs here. He's pushed Muhapuro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Muhapuro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Papa Legba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bloodbath 10
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Legba shoots in but no luck this time.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jenkins tries to sprawl but Legba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legba sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Legba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legba is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Legba stalling. #SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Legba wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins won't allow Legba to pass to mount.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Legba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Jenkins won't allow Legba to pass to mount.
Jenkins keeping hold of Legba's head, controlling as best he can.
Legba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Legba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba 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#
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Legba shoots in.
Legba looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legba on his heels. He'll look to pass Legba's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Legba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.#T1#
Legba keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jenkins frees his head nicely. Oh but Legba has switched to an armbar! Jenkins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: Bloodbath 5
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Legba shoots and misses
and St Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba shoots in but St Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
St Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St Pierre pulls Legba in to control the position. #T1#
Legba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legba preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Legba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Pierre is not content to let Legba control the position. #SUB#
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Legba is working to tighten his grip on St Pierre's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. St Pierre has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Legba is really squeezing tight and eventually St Pierre passes out! Legba breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legba not doing much here.
Legba is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Legba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Legba is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Legba has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Legba is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Legba prevents Camara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Legba is taking a breather. Camara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Legba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Camara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camara wants to control but Legba is keeping busy.
Legba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Camara is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Legba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Camara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legba has cracked it and Camara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Legba moves to clinch but Okoye breaks away
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Legba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoye circles away.
Okoye misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Legba counters by clinching up. #TD#
Legba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Legba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Okoye is defending well. Legba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Okoye has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Legba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 135 Round 2/185 round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legba is defended easily by Nakamura.
Legba tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Legba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Legba with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nakamura feints and as Legba raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legba is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is working Legba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Legba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Legba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Legba's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
Nakamura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Legba is keeping the position.#SUB#
Legba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legba trying to control the position. #T3#
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legba wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nakamura works over Legba with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura is working Legba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Legba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Legba is keeping the position.#SUB#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Legba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Legba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Legba preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legba trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Legba sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Legba wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Legba is working away.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Legba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is stalling here. Legba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakamura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Legba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Legba is controlling well.
Legba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura has his hands clasped together around Legba's back. He's all about the action.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Legba moves into full mount! Nakamura won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Legba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Legba's body position as best he can.
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2##SUB#
Legba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Legba is working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura frees his head quite easily.
Legba wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Legba pushes him away.
Nakamura is squirming around, avoiding Legba's attempts to control the action.
Nakamura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Legba avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Nakamura holds on for dear life.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nakamura has eaten all the pies!#T3##SUB#
Legba is working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura frees his head quite easily.
Nakamura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legba tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Legba isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Legba pushes him away.
Nakamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legba trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Legba looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura can't escape the position. #T4#
Legba looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Legba avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Nakamura tries to control the position but Legba now has his back.
Legba is trying to stick to Nakamura's back but Nakamura is turning into Legba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Legba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakamura.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Legba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nakamura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Legba working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Legba's brow.
Legba being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura stands up over Legba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamura postures up in Legba's guard and throws a big left but Legba blocks it.
Nakamura is in close to Legba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Nakamura postures up in Legba's guard and throws a big left but Legba blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura is in close to Legba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura 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. #SUB#
Legba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura stands up over Legba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Legba's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Legba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legba is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Legba is looking for a sweep.
Diaz trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom.
Legba tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Legba is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Diaz yanks on the arm and Legba is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neal Diaz!

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