Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Anvile is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris with a nice cross.
Anvile has a takedown stuffed.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anvile's hands.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anvile finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.#T1#
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anvile's knee momentarily.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anvile 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.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Anvile sees coming a mile off.
Anvile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Norris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Anvile lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Anvile counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris avoiding damage.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Anvile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anvile defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris is looking to clinch but Anvile is avoiding it.
Anvile avoids the body shot from Norris.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anvile, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris working aggressively here. #BC2#
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Norris clobbers Anvile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anvile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick as Anvile jumps back.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anvile counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Norris has managed to clinch.
Anvile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Anvile trying to stall but Norris improves his position. #BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anvile gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris throws a hook but Anvile avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Anvile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anvile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anvile.
Norris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Anvile tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.#T1#
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anvile's defenses.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anvile pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anvile blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Norris finds it's target.
Norris cracks Anvile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Anvile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris misses with a body shot. #CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Anvile has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Anvile avoids it.
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anvile checks a leg kick nicely.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2#
Anvile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anvile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is pushing Anvile's head away, looking to escape. Anvile manages to hold on to the position though.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anvile working the ground and pound.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anvile misses with the ground and pound.
Norris parries the strikes from Anvile easily there. Anvile is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norris to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Anvile is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anvile working the strikes but Norris uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Anvile is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anvile to get the leverage.
Norris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anvile.
Anvile throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris can't keep his opponent in guard - Anvile advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Anvile's head.#CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anvile scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Anvile wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away.
Norris slips a straight right by Anvile.#T1##CL#
Anvile gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Anvile drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Anvile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Anvile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Anvile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Anvile in his tracks for a moment.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris wants to clinch
and Anvile counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Anvile feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Norris.#T3#
Anvile fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
Anvile can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anvile.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Anvile controls the action.
Anvile trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anvile into the cage.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Anvile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anvile swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris lands with an overhand left.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Murhaa with that takedown attempt.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Murhaa has his takedown stuffed
and Baroni counters with a left and a right that stings Murhaa.
Phillip Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa misses with a takedown
and Baroni counters with a straight that turns Murhaa's legs to rubber! Baroni pushes forward with more strikes and Murhaa goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Baroni!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phillip Baroni made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Dae Young lands with a nice body kick.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. Dae Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laliberte throws a series of punches but Dae Young moves out of range.
Dae Young is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dae Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dae Young throws a leg kick
and Laliberte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laliberte thumps Dae Young with a low kick.
Laliberte loads up on a big right hand but Dae Young slips the punch.
Seo Dae Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laliberte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laliberte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Dae Young has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laliberte throws a body shot but no joy.
Dae Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laliberte throws a shot from downtown. Dae Young moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Laliberte tenderised Dae Young's leg. Dae Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dae Young is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dae Young. That's going to slow Laliberte down.
Laliberte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Dae Young misses with an uppercut
and Laliberte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Seo Dae Young has been cut.
Laliberte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dae Young throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
Dae Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laliberte. Laliberte obviously looking to wear him down.
Laliberte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dae Young's calf.
Laliberte throws a leg kick but Dae Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dae Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laliberte is able to avoid easily.
Dae Young defending well as Laliberte loads up on a big left hand.
Dae Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laliberte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Dae Young blocks the low kick.
Dae Young steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dae Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laliberte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laliberte misses with a low kick.
Laliberte misses with an uppercut.
Laliberte blocks a head kick by Dae Young.
Laliberte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Laliberte checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Laliberte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dae Young cracks the inside of Laliberte's front leg.
Dae Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laliberte misses with a low kick.
Dae Young counters with a body kick.
Dae Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Laliberte misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dae Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Laliberte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dae Young throws a low kick but Laliberte moves out of range easily.
Dae Young throws a big shot that misses.
Laliberte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dae Young throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Dae Young is predictable there
and Laliberte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dae Young throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
Laliberte throwing a counter right hand but Dae Young manages to avoid it.
Laliberte lands a head shot.#T3#
Dae Young throws a lazy head kick
and Laliberte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laliberte lands a jab.
Laliberte lands with an uppercut that bounces Dae Young off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dae Young, right into the meat.
Dae Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laliberte blocks a leg kick.
As Dae Young backs away, Laliberte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dae Young throws a nice looking combination but Laliberte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Laliberte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laliberte misses the shot to the body.
Dae Young tries to counter with a clinch but Laliberte shakes him off and moves away.
Laliberte takes a swing at Dae Young's ribcage but misses.
Laliberte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dae Young wants to slow Laliberte down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy body kick from Dae Young
letting Laliberte counter with a right hand. #T4#
Dae Young is looking to slow Laliberte down with leg kicks.
Dae Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Dae Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dae Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Dae Young throws a leg kick
and Laliberte counters with a nice body shot.
Laliberte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dae Young.
Dae Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dae Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dae Young looks to land a body kick but Laliberte moved away.
Laliberte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laliberte jabs at Dae Young's body.
Dae Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dae Young misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laliberte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seo Dae Young's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laliberte looks to score with a jab to the body but Dae Young is just out of range.
Good work by Laliberte as he checks the leg kick.
Guy Laliberte is winning the standup battle so far.
Dae Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dae Young might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laliberte has got the better of the exchanges.
Laliberte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laliberte jabs at Dae Young's body.
Laliberte throws a big shot that misses.
Laliberte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dae Young tries to work over Laliberte's front leg with a kick but Laliberte checks it.
Laliberte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dae Young works over Laliberte's head and body with a nice combination.
Laliberte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dae Young is able to avoid easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Laliberte here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dae Young takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laliberte misses with a low kick. #T1#
Dae Young looks for the body kick but Laliberte saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Laliberte misses its target.
Dae Young gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Laliberte counter with a right hand.
Laliberte misses with a body punch
and Dae Young counters with a left and a right that stings Laliberte.
Dae Young with a nice cross.
Laliberte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laliberte is looking to wear down Dae Young with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dae Young lands a jab.
Dae Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Dae Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laliberte throws a body punch but Dae Young moves out of range.
Dae Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Laliberte is wise to it.
Laliberte swings for the body but Dae Young moves out of range.
Laliberte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dae Young. That did some damage!#T2#
Good leg kick by Laliberte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laliberte slips a jab from Dae Young.
A counter left hand to the body from Laliberte misses its target.
Laliberte misses with a wild body shot.
Dae Young's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laliberte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dae Young scrambles back to his feet.
Dae Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dae Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laliberte.
Dae Young throws a low kick but Laliberte avoids it.
Laliberte throws a body shot but no joy.
Laliberte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laliberte scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Laliberte as he connects with a hook.
Laliberte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dae Young manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Laliberte. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dae Young.
Dae Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laliberte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dae Young tries to land a front kick but Laliberte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laliberte wants to land a leg kick but Dae Young is out of range.
Dae Young throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laliberte counters with a good low kick that Dae Young was not able to check.
Laliberte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dae Young throws a right and a left that Laliberte avoids nicely.
Laliberte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dae Young.
Dae Young throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dae Young throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laliberte counters with a low kick, right behind Dae Young 's knee.
Laliberte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dae Young manages to avoid it.
Laliberte checks a low kick from Dae Young.#T4#
Dae Young throws a head kick that misses
and Laliberte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dae Young's knee momentarily.
Dae Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dae Young is breathing heavily.
Dae Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laliberte scores with a jab to the body.
Laliberte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laliberte loads up on a big right hand but Dae Young slips the punch.
Laliberte scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laliberte scores with a jab.
Laliberte swings for the body but Dae Young moves out of range.
Laliberte connects with a body shot.
Laliberte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Laliberte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dae Young doesn't seem phased though.
Laliberte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dae Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laliberte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seo Dae Young'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#
Laliberte throws a leg kick which misses Dae Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Dae Young tries to avoid it.
Laliberte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dae Young can do to turn this around?
Dae Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Laliberte misses the target.
A head kick by Dae Young misses
and Laliberte counters with a right hand to the body.
Dae Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dae Young throws a lazy head kick
and Dae Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laliberte misses with a looping right.
Laliberte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laliberte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte blocks a head kick by Dae Young.
Dae Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laliberte tries to score with a low kick but Dae Young moves his leg out of the way.
You can see that Dae Young has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. Dae Young does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dae Young swinging wildly here.
Dae Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dae Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Dae Young misses
and Laliberte counters with a good low kick that Dae Young was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Laliberte. That snapped Dae Young's head back.
Dae Young throws a head kick that misses.
Laliberte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dae Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Laliberte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Dae Young tried to score with a low kick but Laliberte checks it.
Dae Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Laliberte misses its target.
Dae Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Dae Young misses
and Laliberte counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dae Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Dae Young tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laliberte lands with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Laliberte has knocked Dae Young down with a huge combo! Laliberte steps away and waves a wobbly Dae Young back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dae Young is rocked!
Laliberte sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dae Young's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dae Young's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!

Event: Skrap Fights 55
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Durham fails to land the takedown.
Gozen is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Durham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gozen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Durham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gozen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gozen.
Gozen lands a hook that snaps the head of Durham backwards.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomoe Gozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Gozen looking to slow down the pace here.
Durham throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen is leaning against Durham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gozen after a bit of a struggle.
Gozen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durham has Gozen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gozen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gozen scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Gozen breaks from the clinch.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Durham is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gozen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Durham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
Gozen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gozen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozen.#T2#
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
Gozen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen lands with a nice combination. Durham backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen scores with a hook to the body. Durham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durham walks into a left hand.
Durham shoots and misses
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gozen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gozen with a jab.#T3#
Durham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gozen stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durham needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Gozen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durham walks into a jab.
Durham misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Gozen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durham! Gozen lets Durham back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Durham is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Durham square on the jaw! Damn, Durham is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomoe Gozen!

Event: WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Murhaa on that attempt.
Murhaa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lopez counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Murhaa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lopez regains guard immediately.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murhaa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murhaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Murhaa's legs - danger averted.
Lopez won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here. #T1#
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhaa trying to control the position.
Lopez looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Murhaa controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Murhaa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa working some strikes from top position.
Murhaa postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murhaa postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Murhaa trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lopez working for a triangle but Murhaa defends it easily.
Murhaa trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Murhaa looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murhaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gosha Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.#TD2#
Murhaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez!
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Murhaa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murhaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa 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#
Murhaa tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gosha Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Murhaa dives in and scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.#SUB#
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Murhaa postures up.
Murhaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #SUB#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murhaa trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Murhaa is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murhaa tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhaa has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Murhaa controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Murhaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Murhaa defends the submission attempt.
Murhaa is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhaa wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa moves into full guard.
Murhaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Murhaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lopez seems a little lost for a moment, as Murhaa dominates the positioning.#T4#
Murhaa advances nicely into full mount.
Murhaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murhaa is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murhaa is pressing down on Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez is holding on for now.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Murhaa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murhaa lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Murhaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhaa has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully.
Murhaa slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is pressing down on Murhaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez sneaks back into half guard.
Murhaa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murhaa is looking to pass Lopez's guard but actually Lopez recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully.
Murhaa looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Murhaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Murhaa has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murhaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB#
Murhaa wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez is trying to keep Murhaa in close. #T4#
Murhaa advances to half guard.
Murhaa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Murhaa!
King Murhaa very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Kidd slips under a jab.
Kidd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Von Braun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Von Braun sits in half guard. #SUB#
Von Braun is trying to work for a kimura but Kidd is defending well.
Kidd is controlling Von Braun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd is staying active underneath Von Braun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Braun from advancing to side control.
Von Braun is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
Kidd seems keen to control Von Braun's posture.#T1#
Von Braun trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Von Braun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kidd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Von Braun is looking for a kimura here.
Kidd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Von Braun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Braun in particular looking to stall.
Kidd is trying is best to control the position here.
Von Braun is controlling the pace.
Von Braun is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kidd is holding on to half guard well.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Von Braun has control of the leg.
Kidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Braun is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Kidd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Von Braun is posturing up here but Kidd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Braun tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Braun has to tap! Slick submission there by Kidd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Kidd!

Event: RFL-77 UTH Vs.HHW
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Truth's waist but Truth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gibson off to one side.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Truth slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Truth throws out a counter right but Gibson avoids it with no problem.
Truth tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibson misses with a hook
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Truth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Truth circles away easily
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gibson wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Truth. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Gibson tries to clinch but Truth moves away
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Truth coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like John Gibson has been cut.#TD#
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gibson postures up in Truth's guard and throws a big left but Truth blocks it.
Gibson 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.
Truth looking for a sweep. Not yet Truth, not yet.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Truth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibson is controlling him.
Truth 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.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses.
Truth wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Gibson trying to control but Truth is working from the bottom.
Gibson with a nice head shot there.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson prevents Truth from getting back to his feet.
Truth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Gibson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Gibson moves into the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Truth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Truth wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Truth tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Truth to the ground. Truth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Truth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibson under the eye.#TD#
Gibson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Truth is looking to reverse the position.
Gibson working the ground and pound.#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!
Gibson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Truth wants to get back to his feet.
Gibson working away.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Truth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson cracks Truth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Truth is trying to buck Gibson off.
Gibson grinds an elbow into Truth's temple.
Truth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Truth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson tries to score with some ground and pound. Truth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Truth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Gibson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gibson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into Truth's guard.
Truth wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Truth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
Truth managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Truth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Truth!#REVB##SU2#
Gibson is working an open guard so Truth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Truth sprawls well.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibson moves to clinch but Truth breaks away
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson dives in for a single leg takedown but Truth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibson is looking to clinch but Truth is avoiding it.
As Gibson backs off Truth throws a huge counter combo but Gibson manages to avoid it all.
Gibson closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Truth tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Truth to the ground. Truth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Gibson drives through and clinches with Truth against the cage.
Gibson looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gibson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Truth is controlling Gibson's trapped leg to prevent Gibson from advancing to side control.
Truth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Truth is trying to stand up here but Gibson is controlling him well. #T2#
Truth is positioning himself well to prevent Gibson advancing to mount.
Gibson working Truth over with strikes.
Truth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I would not like to be Gibson right now.
Truth is continuing to stall.
Gibson tries to escape the position. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gibson is keeping busy.
Truth is hanging on to Gibson's back as he tries to escape.
Truth controls the action.
Truth tries to keep control of the position but Gibson is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gibson tries to roll but Truth sticks to his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Truth tries to get the hooks in deep but Gibson pushed the leg off.
Truth is not going to allow Gibson to sit and survive in this position.
Gibson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Prototype's Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Truth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gibson.
Truth is trying to stick to Gibson's back but Gibson is turning into Truth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Truth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibson.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Truth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Truth!#REVB#
Truth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Truth pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Truth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Gibson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibson tries to clinch
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson looks to clinch
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson darts in trying to clinch
and Truth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Truth lands a nice looking body shot.
Truth scores with the left hand. Gibson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gibson misses with a takedown
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
John Gibson's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson wants to clinch but Truth slips to the side
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibson closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Truth sprawls well.#T1#
Truth rushes Gibson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gibson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Truth piles on the pressure and Gibson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Truth!
A very excited looking Johnny Truth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Skrap Fights 50
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev slaps away a takedown attempt from Heritageaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Khadartsev coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like THumongous Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Khadartsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Khadartsev shoots in and bounces Heritageaka off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heritageaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khadartsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khadartsev working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Heritageaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khadartsev is aware though and is defending well.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Heritageaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khadartsev stacks Heritageaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khadartsev!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep.
Khadartsev cracks Heritageaka with a big right hand but Heritageaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khadartsev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Heritageaka tries to improve position but can't.
Heritageaka is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev advances to mount.
Heritageaka taking shots to the head.
Khadartsev breaks from Heritageaka's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#
THumongous Heritageaka's cut is getting worse.
Khadartsev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Heritageaka out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Khadartsev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
A very excited looking Sasha Khadartsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 16
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Kulina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvey Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Anvile is out of range.
Anvile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anvile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anvile fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anvile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulina swings for the body but Anvile moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anvile! But no joy.
Kulina throws a combination that misses
and Anvile counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throws a right hand that Anvile ducks under and follows up with a left that Anvile also avoids with ease.
Kulina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anvile shoots in for a takedown but Kulina shows good takedown defense. #T1#
No luck for Anvile with that takedown attempt.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Anvile fails with the takedown.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Kulina. No joy for Anvile on that attempt.
Kulina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anvile backs up against the cage.
Kulina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Anvile looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kulina is fending him off so far but Anvile persists. Nope, Kulina circles away and we're back to standing.
As Anvile looks to move away, Kulina throws a big counter combo but Anvile just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Kulina - just one landing.
Anvile fails with the takedown.
Kulina tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anvile avoids the body shot from Kulina.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kulina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulina, as that shot connected.
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Anvile. #T3#
Kulina just misses with a punch to the body.
Anvile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulina with a body shot.
Anvile avoids the head kick by Kulina.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina avoids the head kick by Anvile.
Kulina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anvile throws a leg kick which misses Kulina's front leg but catches the back leg as Kulina tries to avoid it.
Kulina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anvile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Kulina tenderised Anvile's leg. Anvile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Anvile avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Kulina.#T4#
Kulina takes a swing at Anvile's ribcage but misses.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anvile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulina lands with a right hand.
Anvile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
Anvile dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Kulina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anvile misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvey Kulina dominated that round.
That's time! Kulina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anvile shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulina pinned against the cage. Kulina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anvile avoids it.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Kulina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kulina stuns Anvile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anvile will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Jab, jab by Kulina - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Kulina tries a head kick but it misses.
Anvile throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Anvile lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Alvey Kulina has been cut.#T1#
Kulina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Kulina's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anvile.
Kulina appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anvile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
A countering left hand to the body from Anvile misses.
A slow jab from Kulina misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
Kulina lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulina cracks Anvile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anvile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anvile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A slow jab from Kulina misses its intended target.
Anvile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anvile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulina.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anvile.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Alvey Kulina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt - Kulina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anvile shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulina tries to sprawl out of it but Anvile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kulina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Anvile shoots in but Kulina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anvile shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulina defends it nicely.
Kulina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anvile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anvile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anvile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anvile throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kulina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Kulina - just one landing.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Anvile is out of range.
Anvile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina lands a front kick.
Kulina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anvile.
Anvile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulina with a jab.
Anvile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anvile is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anvile throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvey Kulina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alvey Kulina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kulina.
Kulina throws a nice looking combination but Anvile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anvile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anvile! But no joy.
Kulina lands with a right hand.
Anvile avoids the head kick by Kulina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kulina tenderised Anvile's leg. Anvile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Kulina circles away easily
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Anvile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulina with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kulina. Those never looked like landing.
Anvile unleashes a big counter combination but Kulina bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
And Anvile tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Kulina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Kulina scores with a jab to the body.
Anvile fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anvile ducks right into an uppercut from Kulina.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anvile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kulina has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
Anvile is looking for the big counter here.
Anvile closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulina circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anvile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anvile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Anvile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulina with a body shot.#T3#
Anvile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulina tries to avoid it but Anvile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulina to the ground. Kulina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anvile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anvile.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Kulina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anvile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kulina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Kulina throws a series of punches but Anvile avoids them all with ease.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Anvile moves away and avoids it.
Kulina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anvile flicks out a counter leg kick but Kulina steps away.
A head kick from Kulina lands but Anvile takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Anvile.
Alvey Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Anvile shoots in for a takedown but Kulina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvey Kulina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anvile dips to his left and cracks Kulina with an uppercut!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvey Kulina!
Alvey Kulina made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murhaa somewhat.
Askren throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Murhaa persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing.
King Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Askren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Murhaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Askren's guard.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Murhaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murhaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Murhaa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Askren postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Askren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhaa wants to improve his position but instead Askren has moved into half guard.
Murhaa trying to control but Askren postures up. #T2#
Askren controlling the action here.
Murhaa 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.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murhaa trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Murhaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murhaa wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Askren is keen to just control but Murhaa is a slippery customer.
Murhaa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Askren throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murhaa.
Askren tries to control but Murhaa manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Murhaa tightening his grip on Askren, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Askren showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Murhaa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Murhaa struggling to land strikes to the head as Askren covers up.
Askren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Askren's thigh. Askren counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Askren keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yen Askren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Murhaa with that takedown attempt.
Askren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Murhaa tries for a takedown but Askren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Murhaa has a takedown stuffed.
Murhaa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
Askren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa with a poor takedown
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Murhaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Askren cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Askren to score with a decent uppercut.
Askren lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren scores with a body shot.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Askren drops Murhaa with a naaaaasty hook - Murhaa is in real trouble here! Askren dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yen Askren!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yen Askren made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Tots lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tots scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
Tots scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tots lands a jab-cross combination.
Tots fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shadow on the side of the head.
Tots thumps Shadow with a low kick.
Dukey Tots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tots.
Tots throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tots digs a good body shot into Shadow's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tots as he avoids it easily.
Shadow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow has time to react.#T1#
Tots fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tots lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tots lands a head shot.
Tots lands a body shot.
A cross from Tots lands.
A cross from Tots lands.
Tots fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shadow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shadow darts in looking for a takedown but Tots gets double underhooks and turns Shadow into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Tots catches Shadow right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tots lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow has time to react.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tots.
Shadow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Tots tries to sprawl but Shadow drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tots looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shadow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shadow throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Shadow 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.
Tots is controlling Shadow's trapped leg to prevent Shadow from advancing to side control.
Tots tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg.
Shadow throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Shadow seems content to control.#T3#
Shadow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tots works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tots working for a triangle but Shadow defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tots has his foot on Shadow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shadow works his way back into a safe position though.
Shadow lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shadow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shadow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shadow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tots wants to sweep but no luck.
Tots utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Shadow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Tots looking for a sweep. Not yet Tots, not yet.
Shadow postures up in Tots's guard and throws a big left but Tots blocks it.
Shadow throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Shadow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Tots keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tots looking for a guillotine here but Shadow defends easily.
Shadow landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Tots is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow gets to his feet and stands over Tots, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tots felt that one! Shadow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tots from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Shadow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durham doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan catches Durham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durham takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Durham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham staying out of range there.#TD#
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it.
Durham wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Durham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durham is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Durham has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Morgan wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Durham manages to get to full guard.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durham wants to control the position but Morgan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Durham's hands, connecting with Durham's forehead.#SUB2#
Durham is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morgan is tapping! Great win for Durham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Durham!

Event: WVT11 Talanoa v Baby
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murhaa is defended easily by John.
John is looking to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Murhaa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. John quickly recovers to half guard.
Murhaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhaa wants to pass the guard but John is defending well.
Murhaa is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John gets full guard.
Murhaa throws a big elbow that misses.
Murhaa stands and throws John's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Murhaa wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John is trying to control Murhaa's posture but Murhaa avoids it.
John is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murhaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murhaa wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John stops Murhaa from passing to mount.
Murhaa controlling from side mount.
John is looking to regain half guard here but Murhaa keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
John explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Murhaa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
John controlling Murhaa's posture.
Murhaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed John's guard.
Murhaa is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Murhaa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
John wants to control but Murhaa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Murhaa is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
Murhaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murhaa passes to side control.
The referee asks Murhaa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murhaa prefers to stall for the moment though.
John is looking for a sweep.
Murhaa tries to move into full mount but can't pass John's legs.
Murhaa gets to mount! John was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
John bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murhaa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but John has passed into side control.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa is looking to regain half guard here but John keeps moving and retains side control.
Murhaa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked John off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
John preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murhaa.
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!
Murhaa has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murhaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
John closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murhaa tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papa John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.#TD2#
Murhaa lands a takedown into guard.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
Murhaa stopping the sweep attempt from John.#SUB#
John looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa won't allow John to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass.
Murhaa keeps trying to improve his position.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #T1#
Murhaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed John's guard.
Murhaa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murhaa wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
John tries to lock up and control but Murhaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murhaa is landing with some decent strikes but John is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John is looking to get to half guard.
Murhaa cracks John with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
John tries to hold on but Murhaa pushes him away. #T2#
John is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murhaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murhaa prevents John from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Murhaa looking to secure an arm triangle but John defends it well.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
John tries to hold on but Murhaa postures up.
John is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Murhaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.
John wants to hold on but Murhaa pushes him away.
Murhaa controlling the pace for now.
Murhaa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murhaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murhaa trying to control but John is having none of it.
John might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
John tries to reverse the position but Murhaa maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Murhaa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. John can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murhaa somewhat.#TD2#
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches John napping and manages to drive through into side control!
John wants to control but Murhaa postures up.
John is looking to regain half guard here but Murhaa keeps moving and retains side control.
John being controlled for a moment.
John can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murhaa is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murhaa is staying tight to John's torso, preventing him from escaping.
John is trying to get back to half guard.
Murhaa moves into full mount!
Murhaa fails to advance to John's back.
Murhaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can John hang on?#T2#
Murhaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.
John tries to lock up and control but Murhaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John working to try and regain half guard.
Murhaa wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
Murhaa working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
John tries to lock up and control but Murhaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murhaa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. John looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
John is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Papa John has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Murhaa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh John is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
John is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murhaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Murhaa connects with a bit shot that sees John covering up! More strikes from Murhaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murhaa is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Murhaa!
King Murhaa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

Event: Skrap Fights 44
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Heritageaka. Those never looked like landing.
Heritageaka shoots for a double leg takedown but El Toro sprawls well. He's pushed Heritageaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heritageaka shoots in looking for a takedown but El Toro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heritageaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heritageaka defends it well.
El Toro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heritageaka on the side of the head.
El Toro connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
El Toro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heritageaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Heritageaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro landing a few strikes.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
Heritageaka tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position. #T1#
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heritageaka is looking to reverse the position.
Heritageaka is working hard here to advance position.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro taking a breather here.
El Toro trying to control the action but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from El Toro. #T2##SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Heritageaka actively working from the bottom here.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Heritageaka's hands, connecting with Heritageaka's forehead.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heritageaka keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw El Toro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heritageaka is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Heritageaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Prototype's Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
El Toro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
El Toro with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
El Toro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
El Toro dominating with strikes here.
El Toro dominating with strikes here.
Heritageaka regains half guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
Heritageaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Heritageaka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Toro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Heritageaka.
El Toro grinds an elbow into Heritageaka's temple.
Heritageaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
El Toro trying to control the position but Heritageaka is working away.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a big elbow.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heritageaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heritageaka to see if he's OK.
El Toro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Heritageaka is rocked!
Heritageaka gets back to half guard.
El Toro 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.
Oh Heritageaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Toro winds up and cracks Heritageaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
El Toro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heritageaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Heritageaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Galtero El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heritageaka tries to improve position but can't.
El Toro grinds an elbow into Heritageaka's temple.
El Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a big right hand but Heritageaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
Heritageaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heritageaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heritageaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Heritageaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to control. Heritageaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from El Toro there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Heritageaka actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro 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.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Heritageaka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Heritageaka's hands, connecting with Heritageaka's forehead.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Toro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
El Toro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
El Toro landing shots from mount.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is having none of it.
El Toro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heritageaka tries to reverse the position but El Toro maintains control.
Heritageaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Heritageaka defends it.
Nice strikes from El Toro there.
Heritageaka manages to get to full guard.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T4#
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Heritageaka's brow.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Heritageaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Heritageaka dives in for a single leg takedown but El Toro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
THumongous Heritageaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro lunges at Heritageaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heritageaka's hand. #TD2#
El Toro gets a double leg takedown into Heritageaka's guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving. #SUB#
El Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving.
El Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom. #T1#
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Heritageaka's brow.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Heritageaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Toro defends it easily.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heritageaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Heritageaka's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a solid left hand.
El Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
El Toro pushing down on Heritageaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heritageaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
El Toro wants to control but Heritageaka is keeping him busy.
El Toro works his way into full mount!
El Toro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Heritageaka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of El Toro around the waist but El Toro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! El Toro is the winner by TKO! El Toro jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro! Galtero El Toro retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro 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: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Murhaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mancini is staying active underneath Murhaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mancini trying to control from the bottom.
Murhaa prevents Mancini from improving his position.
Murhaa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Murhaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mancini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa moves nicely into side control.
Mancini can't do much from the bottom here.
Murhaa trying to control the action but Mancini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murhaa swings around for an armbar but Mancini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.
Mancini throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Murhaa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murhaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murhaa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mancini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murhaa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Mancini keeps moving.
Murhaa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mancini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mancini is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mancini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Murhaa 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.
Mancini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa trying to keep a closed guard but Mancini is proving a slippery customer.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Mancini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murhaa's head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murhaa is trying to keep Mancini in close.
Murhaa is adopting a defensive guard.
Mancini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancini wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Mancini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Murhaa gets a takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Mancini is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mancini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mancini is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?#CL2#
Mancini gets a clinch.
Murhaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mancini prevents it.
Murhaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mancini after a bit of a struggle.
Murhaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Mancini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Murhaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Mancini.
Mancini scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa goes for a takedown attempt but Mancini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mancini misses the target.
Murhaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Murhaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mancini scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancini scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mancini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Murhaa gets a takedown into half guard.
Mancini tries to get to full guard but Murhaa has control of the leg.
Mancini is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mancini wants to control the action here but instead Murhaa manages to pass to full mount!
Mancini wants to hold on but Murhaa pushes him away.
Murhaa controlling the pace for now.
Murhaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mancini is looking to escape. #SUB#
Murhaa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mancini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mancini seems to have recovered his senses.
Mancini wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Mancini being controlled here momentarily.
King Murhaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mancini preventing the sweep. #T2#
Murhaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mancini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murhaa moves into full guard.
Mancini landing some decent shots from guard.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.
Murhaa trying to keep a closed guard but Mancini is proving a slippery customer.
Murhaa is pulling down on Mancini's head to control his posture.
Mancini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mancini trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Mancini is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murhaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murhaa is trying to control. Mancini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mancini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murhaa. #SUB2#
Mancini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhaa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Mancini is trying to maintain the position but Murhaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Mancini is staying active underneath Murhaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mancini wants to control but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Murhaa is looking to advance position but Mancini won't allow it.
Murhaa is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Murhaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Mancini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Mancini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mancini lands a head kick. Murhaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown but Mancini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancini pinned against the cage. Mancini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mancini scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mancini scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhaa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Murhaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Mancini both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancini thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mancini defends it nicely.#T1#
Mancini lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Mancini stuffs the takedown attempt from Murhaa. Murhaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Mancini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ray Mancini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Mancini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancini feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mancini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mancini duly obliges.
Nice uppercut there from Mancini.
Murhaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mancini is fending him off so far but Murhaa persists. Nope, Mancini circles away and we're back to standing.
Mancini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa shoots in but Mancini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mancini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancini catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa tries for a takedown but Mancini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murhaa is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Mancini moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Mancini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 41
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blount missing with a left hand there. Jansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jansson throws a looping overhand right but Blount ducks down to avoid it.
Blount takes one on the button.
Jansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blount misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Blount rushes Jansson and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansson gets underhooks to prevent Blount's takedown attempt.
Jansson can't find room to land a body shot as Blount controls the action.
Jansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blount or not.
Blount is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Blount.
Blount blocks a body shot from Jansson.
Jansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jansson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Jansson manages to break the clinch.
Blount slips a jab from Jansson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blount.
Blount tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Blount has Jansson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jansson tries to work over Blount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jansson lands with a left to the head.
Jansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Jansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blount backwards.
Blount throws a head punch that misses.
Blount jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jansson walks away with a smile on his face. Blount gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blount wants to clinch.
Jansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blount throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jansson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jan Jansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blount.
Blount wants to clinch up but Jansson keeps it at a distance.
Blount shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansson sprawls well. Jansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blount gets slowly back to his feet.
Jansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaze Blount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Blount showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jansson.
Blount shoots in and drives through. Jansson sprawls well.
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jansson is looking for a counter combo.
Blount takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Blount looking to score a takedown here. Jansson is defending well but Blount drives through and ends up in Jansson's guard.
Jansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blount trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jansson wants to stand and escape but Blount is having none of it.
Blount pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jansson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blount trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
Blount throwing strikes from guard but Jansson blocks nicely.
Blount working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blount fails with the takedown
and Jansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blount thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Jansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blount doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blount can do to turn this around?
Blount closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A clash of legs there as Jansson blocks the low kick.
Blount shoots in looking for a takedown but Jansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blount's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jansson is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Jansson's head coaches at Sin City Allstars Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blount loads up on a big right hand but Jansson slips the punch.
Jansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jansson cracks a nice hook into Blount's ribs.
Blount gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blount takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Blount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blount tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jansson swivels and escapes.
Blaze Blount is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blount falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blount is breathing heavily.
Jansson lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Jansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Jansson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Blount goes down! Can Jansson finish him!?#ROC#
Blount is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jansson 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.
Blount is still in real trouble! Can Jansson finish him?
Jansson lands a couple of elbows.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blount seems to have recovered his senses.
Jansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jansson trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom.
Jansson postures up in Blount's guard and throws a big left but Blount blocks it.
Jansson distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Blount utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jansson looking to sit in guard and control but Blount gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jansson wants to stand up but Blount is controlling him.
Blount stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jansson wants to stand up but Blount is controlling him.
Blount looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blount's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Blount stops Jansson from standing up.
Blount postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blount trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blount stops Jansson from standing up.
Blount wants to pass the guard but Jansson is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blount throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jansson.
It looked like Jansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blount.
Blount closes the distance but Jansson moves to the side
letting Jansson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Blount gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Jansson cracks Blount with an uppercut from hell and Blount crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jansson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blount working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansson.
Jansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jansson trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom.
Jansson cracks Blount with a solid left hand.
Blount preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Jansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Jansson.
A jab from Jansson does it's job there.
Blount tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blount.
An attempted straight right counter from Jansson misses the target.
Blount tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jansson defends well and Blount ends up having to push Jansson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Blount gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Jansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blount walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson throws an overhand right that lands on Blount's shoulder, as Blount tries to avoid the shot.
Blount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blount needs to keep his hands up - Jansson had a free shot at his head there.
Jansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jansson loads up on a big right hand but Blount slips the punch.
Blount looks to clinch
and Jansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blount with a poor takedown
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Jansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blount takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blount tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jansson defends well and Blount ends up having to push Jansson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Blount.
Jansson misses with a wild combination.
Jansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blount fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blount misses with a double jab. #T2#
Blount walks into a jab.
Blount closes the distance but Jansson moves to the side
and Jansson counters with a big right hand! Oh Blount is in trouble here! Jansson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jansson!
Jan Jansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Schlong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durham in his tracks.
No joy there for Durham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schlong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durham tries to clinch but Schlong moves out of range.
Durham fails with a takedown attempt.
Durham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schlong throws a body shot but no joy.
Schlong slaps away a takedown attempt from Durham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schlong cracks a nice hook into Durham's ribs.
Durham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlong circles away quickly and effectively.
Schlong connects with a right hand. Durham shakes it off.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong scores with a hook to the body. Durham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schlong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Schlong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durham's sensitive parts.
Durham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schlong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durham has time to react.
Durham tries to clinch up.#T1#
Schlong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schlong.
Durham with a poor takedown
and Schlong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlong works Durham's body with a nice hook.
Durham walks into a stiff left hand from Schlong.
Schlong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
Durham fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Durham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schlong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Schlong pushes down on Durham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Schlong is trying to work for a kimura but Durham is defending well.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Durham is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Schlong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Durham is refusing to be controlled, as Schlong sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Durham defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Schlong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schlong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schlong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Schlong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durham tries to hold on but Schlong pushes him away. #T4#
Schlong controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Schlong goes for an armbar but Durham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Durham.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
Schlong is pulling down on Durham's head. It's preventing any offense from Durham, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Runts Academy inform us that Schlong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schlong keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Schlong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Durham.
Durham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham tries to clinch
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schlong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Schlong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schlong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham is looking to work some ground and pound but Schlong has wrist control.#SUB2#
Schlong working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schlong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Schlong working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
Durham lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Schlong working for submissions but it's allowed Durham to get to half guard.
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Durham there.
Schlong gets full guard.#T2#
Schlong is trying to control the position but Durham postures up.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham stands and throws Schlong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schlong is looking for a sweep.
Schlong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Durham is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Schlong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Durham trying to control the action but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Durham 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.#SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Durham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schlong. #T4#
Schlong trying to mount his opponent but Durham defends it. #SUB#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schlong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Durham dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Schlong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durham's guard.#SUB#
Durham has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlong doesn't defend quickly enough and Durham has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Durham on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Durham!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 14
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Anvile staying out of range there.
As Vaughn backs off Anvile throws a huge counter combo but Vaughn manages to avoid it all.
Vaughn misses with a right hand
and Anvile counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vaughn lands a jab to Anvile's midsection.
Vaughn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaughn throws a solid leg kick but Anvile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anvile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vaughn feints and then cracks Anvile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anvile down.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt - Vaughn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaughn tried to counter with a leg kick but Anvile avoided it.
Anvile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaughn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Anvile moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaughn.
Anvile throws out a counter right but Vaughn avoids it with no problem.
Anvile lands a glancing blow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Anvile should have avoided that one.
Vaughn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hank Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Anvile moved out of range.
Vaughn sizes up Anvile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anvile darts in looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets double underhooks and turns Anvile into the cage.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Anvile off balance momentarily.
Anvile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaughn cracks the inside of Anvile's front leg. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Vaughn misses.
Anvile 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a shot to the body.
Vaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anvile is out of range.
Vaughn lands with a kick to the temple. Anvile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vaughn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anvile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Anvile throws out a counter right but Vaughn avoids it with no problem.
Anvile staying out of range there.
Anvile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hank Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Anvile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaughn.
Anvile ducks under a wild hook from Vaughn.
Anvile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vaughn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anvile doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Anvile tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anvile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anvile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaughn.
Anvile throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anvile. Vaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anvile with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anvile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anvile is out of range.
Vaughn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaughn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vaughn throws a shot to the body.
Anvile shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vaughn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anvile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anvile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anvile looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaughn is just out of range.
Vaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Anvile is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vaughn swings for the body but Anvile moves out of range.
Vaughn takes a swing at Anvile's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Vaughn darts in and clinches Anvile up against the cage.
Vaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Anvile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaughn tries a knee to the head but Anvile blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Vaughn 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#
Nice shot lands for Vaughn.
Hank Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Anvile misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Anvile.
Anvile is looking for the big counter here.
Vaughn wants to land a leg kick but Anvile is out of range.
Vaughn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vaughn scores with a jab.
A low kick from Vaughn misses
and Anvile counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn misses with a left hand
and Anvile counters with a nice body shot.
Vaughn lands a head shot.
Vaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Anvile with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Anvile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaughn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anvile checks a leg kick.
Vaughn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anvile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaughn throws the left hand but Anvile avoids the punch easily.
Anvile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anvile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaughn.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Anvile circles away. #T2#
Anvile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaughn finds it's way round the side to connect with Anvile's head.
Anvile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anvile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaughn cracks Anvile with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anvile avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
It seemed like Anvile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anvile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vaughn defends well and Anvile ends up having to push Vaughn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hank Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anvile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vaughn thumps Anvile with a low kick.
Vaughn throws a combination. Anvile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hank Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anvile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Vaughn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anvile.
Vaughn throws a head kick that half lands.
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anvile. Anvile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn cracks the inside of Anvile's front leg.
Vaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anvile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anvile can do to turn this around?
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anvile.
Anvile fails with the takedown.
Vaughn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anvile.#T4#
Vaughn tries to score with a low kick but Anvile moves his leg out of the way.
Anvile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anvile is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vaughn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anvile.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaughn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Anvile to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaughn misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Anvile counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughn won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Anvile is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anvile throwing strikes but Vaughn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Anvile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vaughn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anvile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Vaughn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anvile checks it well.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anvile.
Vaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt.
Anvile walks into a straight right hand from Vaughn.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Anvile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anvile counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaughn. That's going to slow Anvile down.
Vaughn throws a poor cross that misses
and Anvile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Anvile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaughn.#TD2#
Anvile shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Anvile throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anvile has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
Vaughn being controlled here momentarily.
Anvile is trying to keep Vaughn in close. #T2##SUB2#
Anvile escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anvile looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vaughn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vaughn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anvile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vaughn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vaughn's back!#T3#
Vaughn is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Anvile working for a choke but Vaughn reverses nicely into Anvile 's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anvile holds on and takes a little breather.
Anvile is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
Hank Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anvile wants to sweep but no luck.
Anvile can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughn controls the pace.
Anvile controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.
Vaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but Anvile is retaining full guard.
Vaughn preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Anvile keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Vaughn.
Well Vaughn 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Wolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tots's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tots is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tots is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tots avoid being mounted?
Tots felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Tots landing small, sideways elbows.
Tots gets back to full guard.
Wolf postures up.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Tots strikes from his own guard. #SUB2#
Tots is looking for a triangle here but Wolf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tots manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Tots sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.#T3#
Tots postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tots works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Tots postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tots makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Wolf has his feet on Tots's thighs here. He's pushed Tots off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tots screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Gibson dives in for a single leg takedown but Saades sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saades can pounce on him.
Gibson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
Saades leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saades lands with an overhand left.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Saades feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Saades connects with a high kick.
Saades scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
The fight moves 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!
Saades keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibson's efforts to push away.
Saades lands a right hand.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Saades pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Saades, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Saades against the cage but Saades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Saades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saades continues to drive forward.
Saades throws a front kick that sends Gibson stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Saades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Saades scores with the left hand. Gibson knows he should have avoided that one.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Saades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saades continues to drive forward.
Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saades connects with a body shot.
Gibson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Saades lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
Saades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Saades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saades has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Saades lands with a nice body kick.
Saades connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson shoots in but Saades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saades lands a nice looking body kick.
Saades tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades scores with a jab.
Saades cracks Gibson with an open hand slap.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Saades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gibson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saades.
Nice uppercut lands for Saades. That snapped Gibson's head back. #T3#
Saades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Saades as he connects with a hook.
Saades is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gibson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibson.
Saades scores with a three punch combo!
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Saades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Gibson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Saades throws a front kick that sends Gibson stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Gibson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Saades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibson 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.
Gibson looks to clinch
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Saades stuffs the takedown.
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Saades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Saades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Saades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saades 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.
Saades works the jab nicely.
Saades lands a jab.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saades connects with a looping right hand.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saades - the referee stops the clock and Gibson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saades. Gibson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saades swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Saades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saades throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saades lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gibson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saades slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Saades scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Saades counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
John Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson looks to clinch
and Saades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibson needs to keep his hands up - Saades had a free shot at his head there.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saades leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Gibson dives in and grabs Saades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saades pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saades tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saades to the ground. Saades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gibson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Saades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saades jabs Gibson right on the nose. Gibson blinks but takes it well.
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saades scores with a kick to the body.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saades plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Gibson clinches up with Saades and pushes him back against the cage.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saades after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Saades as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Saades breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saades connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gibson scrambles back to his feet.
Saades lands a really nice looking cross but Gibson seems unphased.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibson's head backwards.
Saades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Saades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saades stuffs the takedown.
Saades is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gibson with a body shot.
Jab by Saades.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Gibson down.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Saades works Gibson's body with a nice hook.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Gibson moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saades.
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Saades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Gibson darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Saades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Saades on the inside. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch.
Gibson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gibson gets a clinch.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades counters with a body kick.
Saades scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Gibson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Saades finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Saades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saades.
Saades scores with a decent looking hook.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saades.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Saades throws a head kick that Gibson semi-blocks.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Saades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saades wants it to stay on the feet.
Saades lands a nice looking body shot.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Saades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Saades counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
Saades connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson's hands.
Gibson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saades delivers a nice body kick.
Saades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saades lands with a straight right. Gibson didn't see that one coming.
Saades cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
Donk. Saades catches Gibson right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Saades.
Saades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibson.#T1#
Gibson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saades.
Saades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibson under the eye.
Saades lands a slapping body shot.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
Saades looks for the body kick but Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saades defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to clinch but Saades moves away
and Saades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Gibson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saades manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Saades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibson defends it easily.
Saades really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Saades trying to control the position.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson won't allow Saades to sweep him here.
Saades pulls Gibson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gibson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saades can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saades tries to bench press Gibson off him but Gibson keeps the position. #T3#
Gibson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gibson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gibson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saades struggling a bit here.
Saades is trying to improve his position.
Gibson in side control, throwing shots but Saades defends.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Gibson scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Gibson.
Gibson wants to control but Saades is keeping him busy.
John Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Gibson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Gibson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Saades is rocked!
Saades is looking for a sweep.
Saades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gibson in side control lands a decent elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!

Event: Skrap Fights 38
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Heritageaka tries to clinch but Turturro is having none of it.
Heritageaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Turturro feints and as Heritageaka raises his hands in defense, Turturro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Heritageaka is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Heritageaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Heritageaka working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Turturro passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Heritageaka wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Heritageaka is not content to let Turturro control the position.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Heritageaka is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Turturro is tapping! Great win for Heritageaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). THumongous Heritageaka!
An out of breath THumongous Heritageaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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