Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Graindo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graindo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion wants to slow Graindo down by chopping away at his legs.
Graindo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.
Orion tries to clinch but Graindo moves out of range. #CL2#
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graindo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Graindo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion tries to bum rush Graindo with a series of wild strikes but Graindo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graindo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graindo circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Graindo misses the target.
Orion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graindo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Graindo throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Graindo slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Graindo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Orion pushes Graindo up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Graindo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graindo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graindo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graindo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Graindo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graindo lands a slapping body shot.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graindo.
Orion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graindo dodges the punch combination from Orion. #T2#
Graindo throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Graindo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orion but Orion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Orion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graindo. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graindo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Graindo jumps guard.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Orion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Graindo working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graindo working a defensive guard here.
Graindo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graindo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orion won't allow Graindo to sweep him here. #SU2#
Orion stands up and waves to Graindo to follow him.
Graindo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graindo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graindo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graindo swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Graindo is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Graindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graindo misses with a looping right.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graindo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graindo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graindo cracks Orion with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion wants to clinch but Graindo slips to the side
letting Graindo counter with a right hand.
Graindo cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A lazy left from Graindo finds it's target.
Graindo scores with a body shot.
Graindo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graindo slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Graindo misses the shot to the body.
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 Kaido Graindo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
That's time! Graindo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Graindo misses.
Graindo scores with a shot to the body.
Graindo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Graindo just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Orion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graindo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Graindo lands a big right hand that sends Orion crashing to the mat! Graindo stays standing though and waves Orion back to his feet!#ROC#Orion is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Graindo scores with a takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Graindo finish him?
Graindo stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Graindo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graindo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Graindo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graindo, into his guard. #REVB#
Graindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Graindo, not yet.
Graindo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Graindo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graindo 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.
Orion wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
Orion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Graindo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graindo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Graindo's legs - danger averted.
Graindo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Graindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Graindo fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graindo's head backwards.
Graindo misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Graindo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graindo lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Tobias Orion's cut even more.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
Graindo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graindo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion tries to clinch there but Graindo circles away.
Orion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graindo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A left lands for Graindo.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graindo.
Orion avoids the body shot from Graindo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orion.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Graindo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graindo advances to half guard.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Graindo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaido Graindo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Graindo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
A left and a right from Orion both land. Nice combination.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Orion throws a right hand that Graindo ducks under and follows up with a left that Graindo also avoids with ease.
Graindo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graindo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graindo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion is looking for the big counter here.
Orion lands a two punch combo.
Graindo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Graindo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graindo. #T1#
Graindo works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Graindo trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Graindo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graindo's guard. #REVB#
Graindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Graindo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Orion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graindo controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion is looking to stand up but Graindo won't let him.
Graindo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Orion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Graindo dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Tobias Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orion misses with a hook. Graindo ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Graindo misses the target.
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Graindo is just out of range.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graindo misses with a looping left.#TD#
Graindo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
Orion pushes Graindo off but Graindo dives into side control.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graindo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Graindo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Graindo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion defending against the ground and pound.
Graindo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Graindo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graindo in side control, throwing shots but Orion defends. #SUB#
Graindo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaido Graindo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Graindo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Orion.
I think Graindo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaido Graindo!

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Orion. #CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.#TD#
Orion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Orion manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Almeida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Orion gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Almeida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almeida.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orion preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Almeida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Almeida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Orion stands up and waves to Almeida to follow him.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
Some wild striking there from Orion.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Orion feints a jab promting Almeida to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Almeida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Orion throws a one two combo. #CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Almeida is trying to break free.
Orion lands an uppercut.
Orion stalling in the clinch.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tobias Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.#TD#
Orion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Orion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Almeida for as long as he can get away with.
Almeida throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orion throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
As Orion backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Orion manages to avoid it all.
Orion takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Almeida 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.
Orion with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Orion pushes Almeida off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobias Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Orion tries to bum rush Almeida with a series of wild strikes but Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Almeida against the cage. #TD2#
Almeida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Orion uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Almeida wants to counter the offense by Orion and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida avoids the body shot from Orion. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Almeida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?#T2##SU#
Orion decides to stand back up.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobias Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Almeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almeida tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Orion rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Almeida as he checks the leg kick.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Orion pulls guard effortlessly.
Almeida passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida. #SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Orion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
Orion looks to land a combination but Almeida avoids it well.
Orion misses with a combination
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Orion gets a clinch. #T1#
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion controlling the action here for a moment.
Almeida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Orion.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion misses with the combination.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with a double jab.
Orion scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Almeida wants to counter the offense by Orion and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Almeida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orion to the ground. Almeida is now in Orion's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! #REVR#
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is staying tight to Almeida's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Almeida wants to control but Orion postures up.
Orion is staying tight to Almeida's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Orion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida isn't going anywhere.#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.
Almeida seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.
Almeida is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it.
Almeida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Almeida is being controlled here.
Almeida is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Almeida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tobias Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Orion!
A victorious Tobias Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Orion blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brenner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brenner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orion.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brenner 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.
Brenner pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brenner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brenner obliges.
Brenner lands a body shot.
Orion looks winded!#T1#
Brenner cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Brenner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Brenner on the inside.
Brenner digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Orion avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brenner lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Brenner lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Brenner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brenner is defending well.
Brenner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brenner connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Orion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brenner pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Brenner is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brenner to get the leverage. #SU#
Brenner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brenner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Brenner.
Brenner throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range. #CL2#
Orion has Brenner up against the cage in a clinch.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Brenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brenner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Brenner prevents the takedown attempt.
Brenner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brenner looking to throw knees to the head but Orion is blocking nicely.
Orion is trying to pull guard but Brenner has him pressed against the cage.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Brenner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner stands there with Orion around his waist. Orion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Orion. #T4#
Brenner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brenner lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion tries to pull guard but Brenner holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
Brenner with a knee to the head.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Orion successfully pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion is trying to control the position but Brenner postures up. #SU#
Brenner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brenner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Orion tries to clinch but Brenner moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick misses from Brenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Brenner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brenner counters with a straight right hand.
Brenner lands a right hook to the body.
Brenner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Brenner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Brenner. #CL2#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Brenner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brenner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brenner enables Orion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brenner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brenner keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Brenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brenner is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Orion pushes Brenner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brenner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Brenner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion goes for a double leg but Brenner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brenner continues to drive forward.
Richard Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Brenner throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brenner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brenner jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crunch! Brenner slams his shin into Orion's torso.
We've been told by Brenner's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brenner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brenner.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Tobias Orion's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Brenner.
Brenner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Orion is rocked!
Orion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Brenner finish him?
Brenner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Brenner lands a front kick.
Brenner scores with a punch to the head.
Brenner lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Brenner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richard Brenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion dives in and grabs Brenner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brenner pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Brenner 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brenner.#KD#
Brenner lands a big uppercut and Orion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orion looks OK. Brenner waves Orion back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Tobias Orion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brenner scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brenner drops Orion with a naaaaasty hook - Orion is in real trouble here! Brenner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Brenner!
Richard Brenner 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: GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion throws out a counter right but Dentler avoids it with no problem.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dentler circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dentler, pushing him back against the cage.
Dentler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dentler misses with the head strike.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dentler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Dentler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dentler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dentler fails to land.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Dentler misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler working aggressively here.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dentler.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dentler just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion wants a takedown.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dentler stops a takedown attempt from Orion.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dentler misses with the head strike.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Orion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dentler regains guard.
Orion 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.
Dentler wants to stand and escape but Orion is having none of it. #T4#
Orion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dentler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dentler tries to get out of the position.
Orion'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dentler throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. #CL2#
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orion.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Dentler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orion lunges at Dentler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dentler's hand.
Dentler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion misses with a takedown
and Dentler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Dentler.#CUT#It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Dentler misses with a wild body shot.
As Dentler backs off Orion throws a huge counter combo but Dentler manages to avoid it all.
Orion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dentler swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Dentler's head coaches at Dark Knight Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dentler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dentler misses the target.
Dentler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dentler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Orion has managed to clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Dentler misses with some punches.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Dentler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion tries to pull guard but Dentler holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Jameson Dentler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dentler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Orion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dentler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Dentler is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Dentler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dentler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orion pulls down on the head and he's put Dentler to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Orion!
An out of breath Tobias Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion. #CL2#
Orion clinches up with John and pushes him back against the cage.
John is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
John has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Orion clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Orion wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion 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.#T1#
John with good strikes from the mount here!
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
John controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
John with a couple of short strikes.
Orion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by John.
Orion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
John misses with a head shot.
John throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Orion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Orion holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as John tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
John prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
John throwing strikes but Orion recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T3#
Orion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
John thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
John seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
John looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion is pressing down on John's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion has momentary wrist control but John slips an elbow through the middle.
John stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orion controlling John's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
John stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon John dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orion shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Orion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by John as he checks the leg kick.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John avoids the head kick by Orion.
John tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Orion tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John lands a slapping body shot.
John takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
A low kick from Orion misses #TD#
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orion won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but John is staying active.#T1#
John tries to score with some ground and pound. Orion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from John are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
John working the head with strikes.
Orion parries the strikes from John easily there. John is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orion to escape.
John lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Orion down.
John tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
John trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
John working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by John.
Orion wants to control but John postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by John.
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion taking some punishment here, with John in his half guard.
Orion tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
Orion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
John scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion has his hands clasped together around John's back. He's all about the action.
John is taking a breather. Orion 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.
John working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
John thows a huge punch but Orion dodges it nicely.
John with the ground and pound but Orion uses the opportunity to regain guard.
John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Orion keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
John looking to pass the guard.
John has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
John postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon John dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Orion drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John is trying to break the clinch but Orion is controlling him.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. John has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orion wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.#CL2#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John prevents a body shot from Orion. #T1#
Orion gets underhooks to prevent John's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John wants a takedown.
John is looking for a takedown.
John can't break the clinch.
John working hard to break the clinch.
Orion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. John is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
John gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Orion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Orion fails with the takedown
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
John takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
John gets tackled into the cage by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
John drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orion smiles and moves away.
Tobias Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Orion feints and as John raises his hands in defense, Orion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orion won't allow John to sweep him here. #T3#
Orion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as John works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orion 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.
John seems keen to control Orion's posture.
John 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.
John is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Orion dives into side control.
Marlon John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
John tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
John is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back!
John just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orion takes a big shot to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon John!
Marlon John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 26 : Bob vs Bates
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Orion rushes Byczkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Orion.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Byczkiewicz avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Byczkiewicz tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of Byczkiewicz's head.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Byczkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Byczkiewicz back against the cage.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Byczkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Orion rushes Byczkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Byczkiewicz. #CUT#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczkiewicz's elbow.
Byczkiewicz working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Byczkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Orion. #BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Byczkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Orion misses with a body shot. #T2#
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Byczkiewicz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Byczkiewicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Byczkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Byczkiewicz on the inside.
Orion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Byczkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Byczkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion is looking to clinch but Byczkiewicz is avoiding it.
Byczkiewicz misses with a combination
and Orion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byczkiewicz with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Byczkiewicz finds it's target.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byczkiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Byczkiewicz tries to keep at a distance but Orion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Byczkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byczkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Byczkiewicz presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Byczkiewicz tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczkiewicz misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Byczkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion tries to clinch but Byczkiewicz moves out of range. #T4#
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tobias Orion's cut even more.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orion under the eye.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byczkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Byczkiewicz. That snapped Orion's head back. #CL2#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Byczkiewicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byczkiewicz lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byczkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Orion slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Byczkiewicz.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orion takes a swing at Byczkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Orion slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Byczkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Byczkiewicz clinches up with Orion and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Byczkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byczkiewicz is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byczkiewicz.
Orion is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Byczkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Byczkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Byczkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion prevents a body shot from Byczkiewicz. #BC#
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Byczkiewicz waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Orion to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Orion controls Byczkiewicz momentarily but Byczkiewicz frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczkiewicz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Byczkiewicz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orion is staying active underneath Byczkiewicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byczkiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Orion is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Tobias Orion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Orion taking some punishment here, with Byczkiewicz in his half guard.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Byczkiewicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
Tobias Orion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tobias Orion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
Our winner, Blazej Byczkiewicz, 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 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Alvar shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Orion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvar to the ground. Orion is now in Alvar's guard.
Alvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvar is retaining full guard.
Orion won't allow Alvar to sweep him here.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alvar looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control but Alvar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvar keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Alvar striking off his back but it's not causing Orion any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alvar trying to move into half guard but instead Orion has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Alvar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvar tries to get out of the position.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvar wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Alvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Alvar 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.
Orion pushes down on Alvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orion stalling.
Orion wants to take a breather but Alvar is having none of it.
Orion stalling.
Alvar is doing well to control the position and prevent Orion from advancing to side control.#T3#
Orion wants to control but Alvar is keeping him busy.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvar wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orion is taking a breather. Alvar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvar is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvar is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvar tries to sprawl out of it but Orion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Alvar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Orion trying to control here.
Alvar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvar wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Alvar drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Alvar prevents Orion from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tobias Orion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Orion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Orion pushes Alvar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orion as he avoids it easily.
Orion throws a fast counter high kick but Alvar manages to duck under it in time.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Orion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloisia Alvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvar is defended easily by Orion.#CL2#
Orion forces Alvar back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Orion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orion lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Alvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tobias Orion has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Alvar has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alvar working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Alvar working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvar looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
Alvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back!
Alvar is landing with strikes. Orion can't take much more of this.
Orion is in bad spot here. #T3#
Alvar scores with strikes from the back.
Alvar lands a shot to the body.
Alvar gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Alvar is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Alvar gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Alvar gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Alvar apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Alvar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orion enables Alvar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Orion controls Alvar momentarily but Alvar frees himself.
Alvar won't allow Orion to sweep him here. #T4#
Orion looking to control.
Orion wants to sweep here but Alvar controlling him for the moment.
Alvar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvar cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
Alvar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvar chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvar stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Alvar throws a big elbow that misses.
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tobias Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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##TD#
Alvar shoots in and gets a takedown into Orion's guard.#ES2#
Orion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Alvar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvar keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloisia Alvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Orion darts in and clinches Alvar up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. #T1#
Alvar wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses.
Alvar has had enough of the clinch but Orion keeps him there for the moment.
Alvar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orion smiles and moves away.
Alvar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvar fails with the takedown
and Alvar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvar shoots in but Orion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Orion has Alvar up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvar working hard to break the clinch.
Alvar working aggressively here.
Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Alvar is trying to pull guard but Orion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvar jumps guard but Orion stands there with Alvar around his waist. Alvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvar working aggressively here. #T3#
Alvar wants a takedown.
Alvar misses with some punches.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alvar is working for takedown but Orion is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.#CL2#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Alvar.#TD#
Alvar gets control of Orion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orion passes Alvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tobias Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Orion is trying to control. Alvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvar tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Alvar trying to hold on to Orion's head to control him but Orion postures up.
Orion trying to control the action but Alvar is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Alvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aloisia Alvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvar trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Orion!
Tobias Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1#
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ali can't fight it off and eventually Orion manages to take the fight to the floor. Ali looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Orion is controlling him.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Orion prevents Ali from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Ali is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali 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.
Orion tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Orion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ali moves away from the strike by Orion. #CL#
Orion gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ali tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Orion drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ali follows Orion to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
A relieved looking Almoez Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: F&BE 18- Battle of Brotherhood
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Orion throws a right and a left that Smecker avoids nicely.
Orion takes one to the side of the head.
Smecker misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Orion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Orion chips away with some ground and pound.
Smecker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smecker tries to get out of the position.
Orion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smecker's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smecker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Orion landing some decent shots from guard.
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion lands a couple of digs.
Orion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smecker wants to stand and escape but Orion is having none of it.
Smecker has momentary wrist control but Orion slips an elbow through the middle.
Smecker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orion on the ground.
Orion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smecker wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Orion chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Smecker is rocked!
Orion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smecker's head.
Oh Smecker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion loads up on a big left hand. Smecker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Orion looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smecker can't hide his disappointment, as Orion celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Orion!
Tobias Orion is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tobias Orion 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.
Paul Smecker was interviewed post fight and said 'Tobias, you were the better man tonight and I respect you and your abilities! When we next fight, I'll see if I can push you like you've done for me.'.

Event: F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Orion misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Cormier misses.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround standup in the buildup to the fight.
Cormier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cormier duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cormier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orion back to the cage. Cormier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Orion takes a swing at Cormier's ribcage but misses.
Orion digs a good hook to Cormier's body.
Cormier looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
Cormier is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Cormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cormier's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Cormier has been cut.
Orion throws a combination. Cormier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orion jabs Cormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Cormier is rocked!#T1#
Cormier bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Orion comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cormier falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cormier was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Orion!
A less than humble Tobias Orion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Jon Cormier had this to say: 'My thanks to the promotion. My opponent fought well. I know I lost this one. I know what I have to work on. I'll be back to fight again soon!'.

Event: F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion attempts a counter takedown but Kurosawa avoids it well and moves away.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Orion.
Kurosawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orion throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kurosawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orion!
Kurosawa trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Kurosawa looking to control but instead Orion has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Kurosawa eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though. #T1#
Kurosawa wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Kurosawa is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurosawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurosawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kurosawa with the active half guard here but Orion passes nicely into side control.
Kurosawa sneaks back into half guard.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurosawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kurosawa is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurosawa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orion manages to pass to mount!
Kurosawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurosawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurosawa tries to lock up and control but Orion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kurosawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kurosawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurosawa is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kurosawa tries to improve his position but Orion has taken his back! Orion has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kurosawa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Orion pushes Kurosawa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Orion!
After winning the bout, Tobias Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Orion throws a hook but Smecker avoids it easily.
Orion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smecker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smecker.
Orion lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Orion clinches up against the cage.
Smecker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orion scores with a three punch combo!
Smecker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Orion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smecker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smecker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smecker throws out the jab.
Orion slips a straight right by Smecker.#T1#
Orion misses the jab.
Smecker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Smecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Smecker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Smecker lands an overhand right.
Smecker throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Smecker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
and Smecker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smecker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smecker scores with a nice right hand.
Smecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Smecker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Smecker. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Smecker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Smecker lands a jab to the nose.
Smecker staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Smecker with a hook.
A left and a right from Orion both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smecker working aggressively here.
Smecker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smecker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smecker wants to break free but Orion has control. #T3#
Orion blocking some punches.
Smecker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Smecker fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Smecker. #BC2#
Smecker manages to break the clinch.
Smecker lands with a shot to the body.
Smecker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Smecker avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Smecker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smecker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Orion misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smecker! But no joy.
Smecker scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion throws a body punch but Smecker moves out of range.
Smecker throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.#T4#
Smecker lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Smecker throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion digs a good body shot into Smecker's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smecker lands with an overhand left.
Smecker blocks a jab.
Orion slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Orion blocks the leg kick.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion moves away from the strike by Smecker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smecker's hands.
Smecker throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Smecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smecker swinging wildly here.
Orion tries to counter with a takedown but Smecker is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Smecker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smecker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smecker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion swings for the body but Smecker moves out of range.
Paul Smecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion throws a hook but Smecker avoids it easily.
Smecker throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Smecker throws a shot to the body.
Smecker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Smecker moves his leg out of the way.
Smecker slips under a jab.
Orion backing away here, and Smecker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Smecker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Smecker against the cage.
Smecker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Smecker manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Smecker.
Orion lands a two punch combo.
Smecker misses with a wild body shot.
Smecker digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smecker clobbers Orion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smecker digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Smecker misses with a body shot. #T2#
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion backing away here, and Smecker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smecker.
Nice cross by Smecker.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Smecker to counter with a crisp jab.
Smecker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smecker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smecker.
Orion throws a body punch but Smecker moves out of range.
Smecker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smecker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smecker misses with a few strikes there.
Orion throws a low kick but Smecker avoids it.
Smecker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##CL#
Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smecker misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Smecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Smecker moved out of range nicely.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smecker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smecker punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Smecker cracks Orion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
Tobias Orion's cut is getting worse.
Smecker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orion under the eye.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses the jab.
Nice shot by Smecker.
Orion throws a series of punches but Smecker avoids them all with ease.
Smecker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Smecker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Smecker is out of range.
Orion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orion misses with the combination.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Smecker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Decent striking displayed by Smecker there.
Smecker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Smecker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smecker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
Tobias Orion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Smecker drops Orion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Orion looks back up at him and smiles so Smecker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Smecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smecker doesn't seem phased though.
Smecker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smecker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Smecker counters with a nice body shot.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smecker looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smecker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Smecker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.#T1#
Smecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smecker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
A big right from Smecker misses. #KD2#
Smecker lands a big right hand that sends Orion crashing to the mat! Smecker stays standing though and waves Orion back to his feet!
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smecker swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Smecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Smecker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smecker scores with a nice right hand.
Smecker gets in close and tags Orion with a short punch that almost sends Orion to the mat! Oh Orion is in big trouble! He turns his back on Smecker, trying to create some distance but Smecker rushes him, striking wildly and Orion goes down! The referee tackles Smecker into the cage to end the fight! Smecker is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Smecker!
A relieved looking Paul Smecker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Hsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hsu somewhat.
Orion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hsu backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Reginald Hsu has been cut.
Orion lands a body shot. #CL#
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hsu.
Orion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Orion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Tobias Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Hsu.
Hsu 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Orion gets to his feet. Hsu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hsu shoots and misses #TD#
and Orion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Orion performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Orion gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hsu throws a combination that misses
and Orion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hsu looks winded!
Hsu misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Orion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Orion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tobias Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion throws a right and a left that Hsu avoids nicely.
Hsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orion as he avoids it easily.
Orion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reginald Hsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hsu throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Orion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Orion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Orion drops Hsu with a beautiful combination! Hsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Orion is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hsu is rocked!#CL#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?#BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hsu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Hsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Orion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Orion content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hsu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hsu wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Hsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Orion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hsu has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hsu is looking for a takedown.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Hsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Orion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Hsu is working an open guard so Orion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Orion, which made it look bad.
Orion attempts a counter takedown but Hsu avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Orion drops Hsu with a beautiful combination! Hsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Orion is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Reginald Hsu's cut even more.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Orion shuts the power down on Hsu. Lights out, game over! Orion is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobias Orion!
After winning the bout, Tobias Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Sepi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orion 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. #KD#
Orion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sepi sprawling to the canvas! Sepi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orion finish him?! #ROC#
Sepi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Seppo Sepi has been cut.
BAM! Orion delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sepi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tobias Orion!
Our winner, Tobias Orion, 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: F&BE 6- Hunger for Flesh
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Orion dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarver swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarver to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Tarver lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarver lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarver stuffs the takedown.
Tarver throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarver missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarver wants it to stay on the feet.
Damocles Tarver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Tarver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damocles Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Tarver lands a big right hand that sends Orion crashing to the mat! Tarver stays standing though and waves Orion back to his feet!#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Orion circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tarver. Orion falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damocles Tarver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damocles Tarver made sure he mentioned FIGHTSPORT Apparel™, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: F&BE 4- Carnival of Flesh
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
Orion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weil to the mat! Weil manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weil is keeping the position for now.
Weil trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Weil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is pushing down on Weil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weil is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weil wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well. #T1#
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weil is trying to stand back up but Orion is controlling him
Orion is taking a breather. Weil 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.#SUB#
Orion is trying for a kimura here. Weil looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Orion wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Orion!

Event: F&BE 2- Pleasures of the Flesh
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws a counter combo.
Orion defending well as McTavish loads up on a big left hand.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
McTavish connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Orion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTavish being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion stays in close to McTavish's body and controls the position.
McTavish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion works over McTavish with some ground and pound from guard.
Orion lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTavish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orion lands a couple of elbows.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion lands a couple of digs.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Orion lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
McTavish is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh McTavish is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion gets to his feet and stands over McTavish, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McTavish felt that one! Orion unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McTavish from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Orion!

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 5271 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalani comes to the cage accompanied by Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk. Akamu Kalani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

190 cm
31 yrs
240 lbs

199 cm
16 yrs
210 lbs

Kalani

Orion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akamu Kalani! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kalani forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.
Kalani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani gets underhooks to prevent Orion's takedown attempt.
Kalani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalani goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kalani rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Kalani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani can't get the takedown.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking for a takedown.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Kalani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kalani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
Orion wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orion wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kalani clinches.
Orion is trying to drag Kalani to the mat but Kalani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kalani rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Orion gets tackled into the cage by Kalani. Kalani maintains the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalani is looking for a takedown.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Orion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalani smiles and moves away.

Kalani takes the fight into the clinch.
Orion tries to pull guard but Kalani forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalani as he jumps to the side.

Kalani gets a clinch.
Orion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalani prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani tries to score a body lock takedown but Orion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kalani has Orion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orion tumbling to the mat - Kalani dives into Orion's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (0) Orion

Orion is looking for a triangle but Kalani pushes his legs off easily.
Kalani sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kalani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
Well, if Kalani is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Kalani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Orion with the active half guard here but Kalani passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (5) vs (0) Orion

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face as Kalani controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalani works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (8) vs (0) Orion
Kalani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalani's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalani.
Orion is trying to reverse the position but instead Kalani has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kalani (11) vs (0) Orion
Kalani not allowing Orion to control his hands.
Orion wants to escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kalani's arms.

Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kalani's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is in bad spot here.
Kalani controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Kalani kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orion trying to control the hands but Kalani breaks the grip.
What can Orion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orion turns into Kalani and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (11) vs (2) Orion
Kalani controlling Orion's posture.

Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kalani keeps moving.
Kalani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion trying to control but Kalani is working from the bottom.
Kalani wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kalani keeps moving.
Orion is fighting to break Kalani's control of his arms but Kalani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Kalani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (13) vs (2) Orion
Kalani stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Kalani is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalani slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kalani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Kalani eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Akamu Kalani very nearly forgot to thank ZZ POPS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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