Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Pearce lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Deng has been cut.
Deng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearce throws the left hand but Deng avoids the punch easily.
Deng scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearce misses the target.
Pearce lands a slapping body shot.
Pearce throws a monster overhand right that drops Deng! Pearce follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Pearce!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Shower Handel clobbers Harel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shower Handel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harel was well out of range. Poor timing from Shower Handel.
Harel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shower Handel counters with a straight right hand.
Harel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shower Handel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harel scrambles back to his feet.
Shower Handel digs a good hook to Harel's body.
Shower Handel digs a good body shot into Harel's ribs.
Harel dodges the punch combination from Shower Handel.
Harel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harel shoots in for a double leg but Shower Handel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shower Handel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Harel is predictable there
letting Shower Handel counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Shower Handel moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Harel goes down! Can Shower Handel finish him!?#ROC#
Harel is rocked!
Harel has a closed guard, preventing Shower Handel from standing up.
Harel is still in real trouble! Can Shower Handel finish him?#T1##SU#
Shower Handel gets to his feet. Harel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harel seems to have recovered his senses.
Harel tries to clinch up.
Shower Handel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harel doesn't seem bothered though.
Harel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shower Handel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harel thinking.
Harel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shower Handel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harel fails to land the takedown.
It looks like Shower Handel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Davoin Shower Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Harel.
Shower Handel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Harel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shower Handel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Harel ducks straight into an uppercut from Shower Handel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harel manages to regain guard straight away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shower Handel postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harel wants to sweep but no luck.
Shower Handel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shower Handel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harel is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shower Handel stops Harel from standing up. #T3#
Harel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shower Handel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harel fails with the takedown
and Shower Handel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harel shoots in and drives through. Shower Handel sprawls well.
Shower Handel throws a body punch but Harel moves out of range.
Davoin Shower Handel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shower Handel scores with a jab to the head.
Shower Handel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harel on the side of the head.
Shower Handel throws a monster overhand right that drops Harel! Shower Handel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davoin Shower Handel!
Our winner, Davoin Shower Handel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Striking Masters 17
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bargos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Bargos counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall lands a right hand.
Bargos tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the ropes.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bargos.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bargos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bargos backwards.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hall tries to work over Bargos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bargos backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bargos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Bargos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bargos blocks a body shot from Hall.
Bargos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Bargos is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with some punches.
Bargos has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hall misses with a right hand
and Bargos counters with a left to the body.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bargos manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bargos counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Bargos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bargos counters with a head kick. That will keep Hall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Bargos slips the punch.
Bargos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a left hand
letting Bargos counter with a right hand.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Bargos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Bargos is just out of range.
Bargos throws a fast counter high kick but Hall manages to duck under it in time.#T1##CL#
Hall has Bargos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bargos is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bargos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Bargos blocks it.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bargos backwards.
Bargos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Bargos blocking some punches.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bargos can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bargos backwards.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bargos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bargos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bargos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bargos is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Hall dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bargos counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall is looking to wear down Bargos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bargos ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Bargos counters with a nice body shot.
Bargos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bargos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bargos counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Bargos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Bargos moves away and avoids it.
Bargos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bargos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bargos, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Bargos takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Bargos.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bargos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Ezekiel Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall lands a shot to the body.
Bargos blocking some punches.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Hall tries a body shot but Bargos blocks it.
Bargos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bargos blocking some punches.
Bargos wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Ezekiel Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bargos.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Bargos.
Julio Bargos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Hall!
Ezekiel Hall took some time post fight to say the following; 'He didn't stand a chance'.

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Rubio looks for a takedown but Shower Handel sprawls well.
Shower Handel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rubio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shower Handel connects with a looping right hand.
Shower Handel throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Rubio has been cut.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt.
Shower Handel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shower Handel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shower Handel scores with a shot to the body.
Shower Handel throws out a powerful jab.
Rubio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Shower Handel misses.
Rubio has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shower Handel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rubio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shower Handel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shower Handel lands with a straight right. Rubio didn't see that one coming.
Rubio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shower Handel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubio somewhat.
Shower Handel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubio on the side of the head.
Rubio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shower Handel lands a jab.#KD2#
Shower Handel catches Rubio napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rubio to the canvas! #ROC2#
Rubio is rocked!
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!
Shower Handel throwing strikes from guard but Rubio blocks nicely.
Oh Rubio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Shower Handel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shower Handel drops Rubio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rubio! Shower Handel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davoin Shower Handel!
Davoin Shower Handel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Keskinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges tries to move into range but Keskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Keskinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bridges, pushing him back against the cage.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
Keskinen landing knees to the head.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Bridges fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen pushes Bridges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen tries to work over Bridges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A body shot lands from Keskinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
Keskinen lands an elbow inside.
Keskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Bridges misses with a body punch.
Bridges tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Keskinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Bridges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen working Bridges over with knees to the body.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bridges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Bridges is rocked!#KD2#
Keskinen drops Bridges with a big knee straight up the middle! Bridges is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keskinen cracks Bridges with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veikko Keskinen!
Trey Bridges was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough loss to take, but I know my momma still proud while she look down at me. Love you momma !!!!!'.

Event: Striking Masters 14
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Hall misses with a looping right.
Driver wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Driver throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Driver's belly button to the back.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall blocks a head kick by Driver.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driver.
Hall throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Driver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Driver throws a leg kick
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Driver has been cut.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDriver.
Hall blocks a head kick by Driver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall misses with a straight right. #T1#
Driver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Driver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD2#
Hall scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Driver to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Driver moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Hall misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall connects with a right hand. Driver shakes it off.#T2#
Driver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Driver slips a straight right by Hall.
Driver throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Driver throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range. #KD2#
Hall connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Driver onto his butt! Driver bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Driver is rocked!#CUT2#
Alex Driver's cut is getting worse.
Hall throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Driver is looking to counter with head kicks.
Driver throws a head kick that misses
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Driver out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Hall!
Ezekiel Hall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He didn't stand a chance'.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Pearce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hardenov.
The fighters circling - Hardenov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Pearce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Pearce misses its intended target.
Hardenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearce.
Hardenov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hardenov throws a hook to the side of Pearce's head but Pearce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Hardenov's head coaches at Bad Education that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pearce off the cage and back into range.
Hardenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardenov.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Pearce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearce misses with a two punch combination.
Hardenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardenov misses the target.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearce looks to land a combination but Hardenov avoids it well. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardenov!
Pearce drops his hands momentarily and Hardenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pearce walks into a left hand.
Hardenov swings for the body but Pearce moves out of range.
Pearce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearce throws a body punch but Hardenov moves out of range.
Pearce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardenov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Pearce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pearce throws a right hand that misses
and Hardenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearce scores with the left hand. Hardenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardenov.
Hardenov lands a jab.
Hardenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearce manages to avoid it.
Pearce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hardenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearce.
Pearce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Pearce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pearce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Pearce misses its intended target.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Hardenov misses with a hook.
Pearce misses with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce misses with a hook.
Xavier Pearce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pearce throws an off balance right hand
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Pearce.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearce throws a series of punches but Hardenov moves out of range.
Hardenov swings for the body but Pearce moves out of range. #T3#
Pearce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Pearce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardenov.
Hardenov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Hardenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearce's head.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Hardenov with a jab.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
Pearce's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearce duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergi Hardenov has been cut.
Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearce misses with an uppercut.
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!
Pearce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce throws a right and a left that Hardenov avoids nicely.
Pearce throws a looping overhand right but Hardenov ducks down to avoid it.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearce.#T4#
Pearce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardenov.
Hardenov takes a swing at Pearce's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pearce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardenov connects with a looping right hand.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov avoids it easily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardenov staying out of range there.
As Pearce tries to get set, Hardenov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pearce manages to avoid the attempt.
Pearce throws a combination that misses
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Hardenov - just one landing.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Nice body punch from Hardenov.
Hardenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearce.
Pearce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardenov manages to avoid it.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergi Hardenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pearce throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardenov missing with a left hand there. Pearce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearce throws an overhand right that lands on Hardenov's shoulder, as Hardenov tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hardenov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardenov blocks a jab.
A combination from Pearce does no damage.
Pearce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearce misses with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Pearce does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Hardenov. Beautiful body shot.
Hardenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardenov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearce throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardenov misses with a body shot.
Sergi Hardenov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hardenov misses the shot to the body.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce looks to throw the jab but Hardenov is out of range.
Hardenov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pearce ducks right into an uppercut from Hardenov.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Pearce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearce throws a combination that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearce misses with an uppercut
and Hardenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardenov.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardenov is looking to counter punch.
Hardenov throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range. #T2#
A lazy left from Hardenov finds it's target.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
A little jabbing left from Pearce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearce throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearce throws the left hand but Hardenov avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardenov misses its target.
Pearce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearce throws a combination. Hardenov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardenov.
Pearce ducks under a wild hook from Hardenov.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardenov.
Hardenov works the jab nicely.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Hardenov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Pearce slips under a jab.
Pearce now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hardenov misses.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Sergi Hardenov's cut is getting worse.
Pearce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Pearce.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pearce might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hardenov has got the better of the exchanges.
Pearce throws the left hand but Hardenov avoids the punch easily.
Hardenov staying out of range there.
Hardenov scores with a body shot.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearce thinking.
Pearce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardenov momentarily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Hardenov misses with an uppercut.
Pearce is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardenov with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearce thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearce throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardenov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearce is breathing heavily.
Pearce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardenov.
Hardenov slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hardenov.
Hardenov jabs at Pearce's body.
Pearce throws out a loose jab but Hardenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearce misses with a left hand
and Hardenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardenov scores with the left hand. Pearce knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Pearce.
Pearce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearce misses with a left hand
and Hardenov counters with a left to the body.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardenov.
Pearce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergi Hardenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearce in his tracks.
Hardenov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Pearce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardenov doesn't seem phased though.
Pearce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardenov.
Hardenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Pearce.
Hardenov looks to throw the jab but Pearce is out of range.
Hardenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearce manages to avoid it.
Hardenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardenov lands with a shot to the body.
Pearce scores with the left hand. Hardenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Pearce catches Hardenov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearce.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearce throws a shot from downtown. Hardenov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hardenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hardenov there.
Hardenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearce.
Pearce drops his hands momentarily and Hardenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearce throws a shot from downtown. Hardenov moves away and avoids it.
Hardenov connects with a single shot there.
Hardenov works the jab nicely.
Pearce swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardenov throws out the jab.
Hardenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearce in his tracks.
Pearce moves forwards but Hardenov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
A little jabbing left from Pearce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hardenov - just one landing. #T2#
Pearce needs to keep his hands up - Hardenov had a free shot at his head there.
Pearce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearce.
Pearce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardenov counters with a left to the body.
Pearce lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
Despite the aggression on Pearce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Hardenov.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov blocks it.
Pearce misses with an uppercut. Hardenov saw that one coming.
Pearce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearce at a distance.
Hardenov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Pearce lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardenov.
Hardenov throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range.
Hardenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearce doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearce throws an overhand right that lands on Hardenov's shoulder, as Hardenov tries to avoid the shot.
Pearce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearce scrambles back to his feet.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearce lands with a hook. Hardenov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearce throws a big shot that misses.
Pearce with a hook.
Hardenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pearce under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardenov misses with an uppercut.
Pearce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardenov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearce's head.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.#T4#
Hardenov staying out of range there.
Hardenov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hardenov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Hardenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov avoids it easily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardenov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sergi Hardenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardenov slips a jab from Pearce.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Xavier Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardenov connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergi Hardenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardenov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergi Hardenov!
A very excited looking Sergi Hardenov 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: Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Mills, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Mills against the cage but Mills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.#TD#
Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard.
Mills thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely. #T1#
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodes is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes trying to hold on to Mills's head to control him but Mills postures up.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Mills 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.
Mills winds up and cracks Rhodes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well. #T2#
Mills blocks the strikes from Rhodes. #SUB#
Mills is working for a kimura but Rhodes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mills is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rhodes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mills.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Rhodes wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well. #T4#
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though. #SUB#
Mills is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mills is looking for a kimura but Rhodes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mills to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Mills dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mills fails to land the takedown.
Mills shoots for a takedown but Rhodes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mills dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lance Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Mills is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Rhodes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mills has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rhodes is looking to defend but Mills has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rhodes! Mills pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rhodes taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lance Mills!
Our winner, Lance Mills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Lehma misses with the combination.
Shower Handel slips under a jab.
Shower Handel ducks under a wild hook from Lehma.
Shower Handel misses with a left hand
and Lehma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Lehma.
Lehma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shower Handel on the side of the head.#KD2#
Lehma drops Shower Handel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shower Handel looks back up at him and smiles so Lehma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Shower Handel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Lehma.
Oh Shower Handel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shower Handel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shower Handel seems to have got his legs back now.
Lehma looks to land a left hand but Shower Handel moved out of range nicely.
Lehma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shower Handel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehma moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shower Handel has a couple of punches blocked by Lehma.
Lehma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shower Handel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehma's elbow. #T1#
A body shot lands from Shower Handel.
Lehma blocking some punches.
Lehma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shower Handel tries to work over Lehma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Lehma.
Lehma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Lehma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shower Handel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shower Handel has a couple of punches blocked by Lehma.
Lehma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
Lehma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shower Handel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shower Handel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shower Handel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehma's efforts to push away.#T2#
Lehma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehma prevents a body shot from Shower Handel.
Lehma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
Lehma tries a body shot but Shower Handel blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shower Handel misses with a punch to the body.
Shower Handel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shower Handel working aggressively here.
Shower Handel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lehma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehma.
Shower Handel misses with a punch on the inside.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
Shower Handel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehma.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
Lehma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shower Handel's elbow.
Lehma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shower Handel backwards.
Shower Handel misses with the head strike.
Lehma taking a breather.
Lehma is trying to maintain a safe position but Shower Handel gets an underhook and turns Lehma into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
Shower Handel lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
Shower Handel gets through Lehma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
Lehma scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehma is struggling to control the position.
Shower Handel misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Lehma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shower Handel lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
Shower Handel throws a head punch that misses.
Lehma blocks an uppercut.
Lehma lands a hook that snaps the head of Shower Handel backwards.
Lehma lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shower Handel.
Lehma blocking some punches.
Lehma taking a breather.
Shower Handel working aggressively here.
Shower Handel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehma misses with a punch to the body.
Lehma lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapy Lehma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lehma ducks under a wild hook from Shower Handel.
Kapy Lehma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shower Handel is looking to clinch but Lehma is avoiding it.
A big left from Shower Handel misses.
Shower Handel defending well as Lehma loads up on a big left hand.
Shower Handel blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Lehma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shower Handel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shower Handel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shower Handel wants to clinch but Lehma slips to the side
and Lehma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehma throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Shower Handel rushes Lehma and presses him up against the cage.
Lehma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehma.
Shower Handel has a couple of punches blocked by Lehma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
Lehma lands a nice uppercut.
Lehma is looking to control Shower Handel's arms but Shower Handel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lehma has his back to the cage. #T1#
Shower Handel lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehma backwards.
Shower Handel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehma gets through Shower Handel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
A short uppercut from Lehma.
Lehma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shower Handels head.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
Shower Handel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehma backwards.
Lehma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shower Handel has a couple of punches blocked by Lehma.
Lehma lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lehma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Shower Handel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Shower Handel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lehma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davoin Shower Handel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehma pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shower Handel fails to land.
Shower Handel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehma lands a hook that snaps the head of Shower Handel backwards.
Shower Handel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shower Handel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shower Handel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shower Handel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehma.
Lehma digs a right hand underneath Shower Handel's ribcage. Shower Handel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shower Handel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lehma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Lehma.
Shower Handel fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Shower Handel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehma, pushing him back against the cage.
Shower Handel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shower Handel backwards.
Lehma tries to work over Shower Handel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shower Handel misses with some punches.
Lehma tries to pull guard but Shower Handel holds him up against the cage and eventually Lehma drops back down to his feet.
Shower Handel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shower Handel lands a left hand. #T4#
Lehma misses with a punch to the body.
Shower Handel misses with a punch to the body.
Shower Handel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shower Handel.
Lehma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehma scores with a shot to the side of Shower Handel's head.
Lehma misses with some punches.
Shower Handel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehma wants to get back to striking at distance but Shower Handel won't allow it.
Lehma prevents a body shot from Shower Handel.
A right handed body shot lands from Shower Handel.
Lehma misses with the head strike.
Shower Handel misses with the head strike.
Shower Handel working aggressively here.
Lehma trying to stall but Shower Handel improves his position.
Lehma misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapy Lehma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Lehma misses.
It looked like Shower Handel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shower Handel walks into a left hand.
Lehma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shower Handel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehma.
Lehma throws a looping overhand right but Shower Handel ducks down to avoid it.
Shower Handel throws an off balance right hand
and Lehma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehma connects with a body shot.
A jab from Lehma misses.
Lehma ducks under a wild hook from Shower Handel.
Lehma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shower Handel throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shower Handel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lehma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Lehma sends Shower Handel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lehma is motioning to the referee to let Shower Handel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehma pounces like a tiger and cracks Shower Handel with a vicious hook! Shower Handel is down but not out! Lehma follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kapy Lehma!

Event: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Bridges misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bridges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Bridges throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.#CL#
Bridges gets a clinch. #BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Bridges tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridges tries to clinch up
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges misses with a hook
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Bridges is rocked!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Turban there.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bridges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridges seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges wants to clinch
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bridges moves to clinch but Turban breaks away
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Bridges with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges swings widly with a right hand
and Bridges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a big right hand! Oh Bridges is in trouble here! Turban follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
Efraim Turban made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.
The defeated Trey Bridges had this to say: 'Tough loss to take, but I know my momma still proud while she look down at me. Love you momma !!!!!'.

Event: Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##TD#
Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holloway's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holloway tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
Holloway throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Holloway kicks Rhodes off and gets to his feet.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target. #TD#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.#T2#
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes works over Holloway with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes postures up.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes won't allow Holloway to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway looks winded!#T4#
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhodes passes into side control.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Rhodes, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Rhodes against the cage but Rhodes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot. #TD#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holloway is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Holloway defending well. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodes prevents Holloway from improving his position.#T1#
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway punching from the bottom.
Holloway has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rhodes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.#T2#
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Holloway is in trouble now - Rhodes has advanced to mount!
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Rhodes maintains control.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Rhodes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Rhodes looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Holloway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rhodes breaks from Holloway's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway is in a horrible position here. Rhodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Rhodes finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes with shots to the head and body - Holloway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rhodes dominated that second round.
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#
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Holloway gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Holloway has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holloway's guard.#REVR#
Holloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes pushes down on Holloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holloway is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rhodes. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holloway wants to control but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holloway can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Holloway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhodes is looking to advance position but Holloway won't allow it.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodes tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Dale Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rhodes passes into side control, despite Holloway's attempt to control the position.
Rhodes works to advance to full mount. Holloway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexander Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rhodes!
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.

Event: SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges. #CL#
Bridges drives through and clinches with Prawira against the cage.
Prawira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bridges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prawira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Trey Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Prawira.#CL#
Prawira gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Bridges prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.
Bridges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bridges wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Prawira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridges.
Jaka Prawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prawira throws a series of punches but Bridges avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target. #TD#
Bridges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bridges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Prawira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Prawira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bridges's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard. #T2#
Bridges drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Bridges is keen to just control but Prawira is a slippery customer.
Bridges stalling away here and it's allowed Prawira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Bridges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bridges winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Bridges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
We've been informed that Prawira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bridges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bridges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges 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#
Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges.
A combination from Prawira does no damage. #TD2#
Prawira scores with a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Prawira looking to control.
Trey Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Prawira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prawira can do to turn this around?
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Prawira has momentary wrist control but Bridges slips an elbow through the middle.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges distracts Prawira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Prawira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bridges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prawira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bridges has managed to get both his arms back between Prawira's legs - danger averted.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Bridges chips away with some ground and pound.
Bridges looking to pass the guard.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Bridges'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.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Prawira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Prawira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges dominated that second round.
That's time! Bridges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prawira. #SUB2#
Prawira is trying to get an arm triangle but Bridges is defending well.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Prawira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bridges rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prawira's guard! Nice work there by Bridges!
Bridges cracks Prawira with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bridges passes into side control.
Prawira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prawira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Prawira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Prawira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prawira keeps trying to improve his position.
Bridges wants to control for a moment but Prawira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.#T2#
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bridges wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position.
Bridges trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prawira taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard. #T3#
Bridges trying to mount his opponent but Prawira defends it.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bridges is nestled in close to Prawira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it. #T4#
Bridges throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Trey Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is in trouble now - Bridges has advanced to mount!
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prawira taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridges 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Bridges!
Jaka Prawira was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight'.

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Holiday Jr misses.
Some wild striking there from Holiday Jr.
Hazardous changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hazardous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holiday Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holiday Jr tests Hazardous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holiday Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hazardous decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday Jr's guard.
Holiday Jr keeping moving, preventing Hazardous from controlling successfully.
Hazardous sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holiday Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hazardous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holiday Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazardous, into his guard. #REVB#
Hazardous pulls Holiday Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hazardous is looking for a triangle but Holiday Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Holiday Jr stands up and waves to Hazardous to follow him.
Hazardous slips a jab and a cross from Holiday Jr. #TD#
Holiday Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazardous to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hazardous trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazardous content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hazardous is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holiday Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holiday Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazardous. Hazardous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Holiday Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hazardous decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday Jr's guard.
Hazardous is standing up over Holiday Jr. Holiday Jr looks to escape but Hazardous dives into side control. #REVB#
Hazardous has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hazardous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazardous seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holiday Jr for as long as he can get away with.
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hazardous looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB#
Hazardous swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holiday Jr is now in Hazardous's guard. A big mistake from Hazardous there, giving up the dominant position!
Holiday Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hazardous's guard.
Hazardous is pulling down on Holiday Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Holiday Jr, at least for the moment.
Hazardous has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hazardous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holiday Jr on the ground.
Holiday Jr wants to stand but Hazardous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Holiday Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hazardous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holiday Jr pinned against the cage. Holiday Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holiday Jr looks to throw the jab but Hazardous is out of range.
Hazardous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazardous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holiday Jr cracks Hazardous with a good jab.
Holiday Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Holiday Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hazardous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holiday Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holiday Jr misses with a combination #TD#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazardous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hazardous is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Holiday Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hazardous manages to mount him!
Hazardous won't let Holiday Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hazardous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holiday Jr trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Hazardous working for a submission but Holiday Jr is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Hazardous wants to control the pace but Holiday Jr is squirming around nicely.
Holiday Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hazardous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazardous is really struggling to control Holiday Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hazardous pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hazardous controlling from the full mount. #T3#
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hazardous looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hazardous wants to control the pace but Holiday Jr is squirming around nicely.
Hazardous sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holiday Jr is trying to stand up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazardous looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hazardous seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holiday Jr is holding on tight. #SUB#
Hazardous is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday Jr shrugs it off.
Hazardous wants to take Holiday Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Holiday Jr tries to buck Hazardous off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hazardous jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holiday Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holiday Jr and Hazardous has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hazardous wants to control but Holiday Jr is keeping him busy.
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 Prince Hazardous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hazardous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Holiday Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazardous on the side of the head.#TD#
Hazardous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holiday Jr to the ground. Hazardous is now in Holiday Jr's guard.
Hazardous wants to control from the top but Holiday Jr keeps moving.
Hazardous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hazardous not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holiday Jr wants to stand but Hazardous is controlling the position.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from standing up.
Hazardous wants to control from the top but Holiday Jr keeps moving. #T1#
Holiday Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hazardous controls the pace.
Hazardous continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazardous looks for a takedown but Holiday Jr sprawls well.
Hazardous has a takedown stuffed.
Holiday Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Holiday Jr lands.#TD#
Hazardous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holiday Jr's half guard.
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hazardous trying to control the action but Holiday Jr is working from the bottom.
Hazardous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from getting back to his feet.
Hazardous takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hazardous is trying to work for a kimura but Holiday Jr is defending well.
Still in half guard, Hazardous seems content to control.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Hazardous looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hazardous controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hazardous's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hazardous looking to pass the guard.
Holiday Jr is looking to stand up but Hazardous isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hazardous looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazardous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Hazardous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazardous takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Holiday Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazardous to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holiday Jr is looking to stand up but Hazardous isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hazardous has gone for a leg lock! Holiday Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazardous's guard.#REVB#

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 Prince Hazardous.
I think Hazardous has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Hazardous!

Event: SMASH: Snow vs Solo
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Mendoza lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Samir has been cut.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Samir avoids the punch easily.
Samir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Samir ducks down to avoid it.
Samir misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samir slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Samir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Samir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Samir blocks a jab.
Mendoza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Samir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook but Samir blocks it.#T1#
Samir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samir moves away.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Samir ducked under it nicely.
Samir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Samir slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Mendoza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Samir misses its intended target.
Samir ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Samir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Samir misses with a wild combination. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Samir avoids the punch easily.
Samir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samir's head backwards.
Mendoza tests Samir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza misses with a looping left.
Mohammed Samir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Samir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
Samir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mendoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Samir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Samir prevents Mendoza from standing back up. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza looks winded!#SU#
Samir stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Samir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza unleashes a big counter combination but Samir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Samir misses with a combination
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Samir.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Samir attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
Mendoza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Samir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
A punch combination from Samir misses.
Mendoza defending well as Samir loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Mendoza lands.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Samir.
Samir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Samir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samir misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samir loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Mendoza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Samir saw that one coming.
Samir has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samir defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Samir throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Samir feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samir.
A nice combination there by Samir.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Samir's head but Samir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Samir throws a combination that misses
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samir dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Samir slips under a jab.
Samir throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samir throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Mendoza takes a swing at Samir's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samir on the side of the head.
Samir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Samir swinging wildly here.
Donk. Mendoza catches Samir right on the button with a cross.
Samir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza throws a jab when Samir was well out of range.
Samir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Samir throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Samir attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
Samir misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Samir throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Samir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendoza sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
A jab from Samir finds it's way through Mendoza's defenses.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Samir's head but Samir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Samir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enzo Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Samir moves out of range.
No joy there for Samir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Mendoza with a hook.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Samir's belly button to the back.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samir looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Samir moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Mendoza. #ROC2#
Samir is rocked!
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Samir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendoza eats them both and turns towards Samir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Samir slips under a jab.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samir.
Mendoza clobbers Samir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Samir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.#T4#
Samir misses with a series of wild punches.
Samir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samir throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Samir loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Samir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Samir misses the target.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samir ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Samir throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samir throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Samir throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Samir slips the punch.
Samir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samir moves away.
Mendoza tests Samir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Samir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Samir.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Samir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Samir throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samir misses the jab.
As Samir backs off Mendoza throws a huge counter combo but Samir manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Samir misses its intended target.
A left lands for Mendoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Samir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Samir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samir tries to counter with a takedown but Mendoza is quick to defend against it.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Samir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samir ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Samir.
Samir misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws a hook but Samir blocks it.
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Samir misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Samir slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Samir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Samir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samir thuds his right hand into Mendoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Mendoza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza works over Samir's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Samir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza throws an overhand right that drops Samir like a sack of potatoes! Mendoza dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Mendoza!
Enzo Mendoza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Striking Masters 9
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Murata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall lands a jab to Murata's midsection.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Murata tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Murata moves away from the strike by Hall.
Murata wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Murata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Murata fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Ezekiel Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murata looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Murata wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Murata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murata tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hall swings for the body but Murata moves out of range.
It looked like Murata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murata.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Murata moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murata tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Murata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murata moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Murata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall cracks Murata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murata.
Murata misses with a body punch
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Murata moved out of range.
It looked like Murata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall thuds his right hand into Murata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a right and a left that Murata avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murata.
Hall misses with a hook.
Murata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murata.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Murata missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall blocks a head kick by Murata.
Murata tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall throws the left hand but Murata avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Murata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.#CL#
Murata moves into the clinch.#BC#
Murata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murata ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murata misses with a body shot.
Murata tries to clinch up.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Murata should have avoided that one.
Murata tries a head kick but it misses.
Murata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ezekiel Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murata tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Murata tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murata tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Murata is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Murata's head but Murata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoraku Murata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murata. That's going to slow Hall down.
Murata tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a right and a left that Murata avoids nicely.
Murata thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Murata ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hall dodges the punch combination from Murata.
Murata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall throws a hook but Murata blocks it.
Murata ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Murata thinks about countering with a head kick.
Murata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murata tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Murata is looking to clinch.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Murata is rocked!
Hall cracks Murata with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Hall!

Event: APEX 6
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Hallaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Hallaway.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Hallaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hallaway slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Hallaway counters with a crisp one two that drops Mendoza! Hallaway thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mendoza to his feet! Mendoza is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Hallaway avoids them all with ease.
Hallaway throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Carter Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Hallaway's head but Hallaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hallaway misses with a double jab.
Hallaway lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Hallaway slips under a jab.
Hallaway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallaway connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mendoza - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mathew Hallaway!
Mathew Hallaway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Hyabusa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyabusa throws a series of strikes that have Bridges backpedaling.
Bridges ducks right into an uppercut from Hyabusa. #TD#
Bridges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyabusa!
Bridges working the head and body with strikes.
Bridges trying to control the position but Hyabusa is working away.
Bridges tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hyabusa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges lands a few punches from side control.
Bridges in side control, throwing shots but Hyabusa defends.
Bridges trying to control the action but Hyabusa is working from the bottom.
Hyabusa is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bridges lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Hyabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hyabusa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bridges tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges gets to mount! Hyabusa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
A nice elbow there by Bridges.#T2#
Bridges lands with some strikes.
Bridges cracks Hyabusa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Hyabusa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Hyabusa has been cut.
Bridges drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hyabusa! More shots from Bridges and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Bridges!

Event: APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Enzo Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.
Carter Mendoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Carter Mendoza catches Enzo Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Carter Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Enzo Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter Mendoza.
Enzo Mendoza scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Carter Mendoza is rocked!
Enzo Mendoza weaves into range and cracks Carter Mendoza right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Carter Mendoza goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Enzo Mendoza is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Mendoza!
Enzo Mendoza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Attendorf rushes Shower Handel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Shower Handel drags the fight down to the ground.
Attendorf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Shower Handel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shower Handel tries to get out of the position.
Attendorf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Attendorf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Attendorf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shower Handel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Attendorf is controlling him.
Shower Handel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shower Handel keeping full guard, as Attendorf tries to pass.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with a solid left hand.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf postures up in Shower Handel's guard and throws a big left but Shower Handel blocks it.
Attendorf throwing strikes but missing.
Attendorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shower Handel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shower Handel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Attendorf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Attendorf looking to pass the guard.
Shower Handel has momentary wrist control but Attendorf slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Attendorf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Attendorf lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Attendorf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Attendorf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shower Handel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Attendorf has managed to get both his arms back between Shower Handel's legs - danger averted.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Attendorf connects with a couple of short punches.
Attendorf landing with the ground and pound.
Attendorf is looking to work some ground and pound but Shower Handel has wrist control.
Attendorf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shower Handel wants to sweep but no luck.
Attendorf throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Attendorf works over Shower Handel with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Shower Handel is rocked!
Attendorf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shower Handel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Attendorf's guard. #REVR#
Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf has control of Shower Handel's left arm, preventing Shower Handel from doing any damage.
Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf 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.#T3#
Attendorf trying to control the position here.
Shower Handel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shower Handel pushes down on Attendorf's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shower Handel is keen to just control but Attendorf is a slippery customer.
Shower Handel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shower Handel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Attendorf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Attendorf tries to clinch
and Shower Handel counters with a three punch combo that has Attendorf backing up. Attendorf nods at Shower Handel to acknowledge the strikes.
Clarence Attendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shower Handel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt.
Attendorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shower Handel with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Attendorf.
Shower Handel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davoin Shower Handel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Attendorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Shower Handel sprawls well. He's pushed Attendorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shower Handel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Attendorf tries to avoid it but Shower Handel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Attendorf to the ground. Attendorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shower Handel is defended easily by Attendorf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davoin Shower Handel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Attendorf closes the distance and pushes Shower Handel back into the cage.#BC#
Shower Handel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shower Handel has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shower Handel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Attendorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Attendorf tries for a takedown but Shower Handel circles away easily
and Shower Handel counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Attendorf has closed the distance and engaged Shower Handel in a clinch.
Attendorf scores with a shot to the side of Shower Handel's head.
A head punch on the inside from Attendorf fails to land. #T1#
Attendorf gets underhooks to prevent Shower Handel's takedown attempt.
Attendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Shower Handel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shower Handel can't get the takedown.
Attendorf tries to score a body lock takedown but Shower Handel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
Shower Handel is working for takedown but Attendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shower Handel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Attendorf.
Attendorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Shower Handel successfully pulls guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Attendorf throws an elbow that misses. Shower Handel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Attendorf's guard. Nice move by Shower Handel!#REVR#
Attendorf being controlled here, momentarily.
Shower Handel is pushing down on Attendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Attendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Shower Handel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Shower Handel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Attendorf is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Attendorf is refusing to be controlled, as Shower Handel sits in half guard.
It looks like Shower Handel is going to stand back up.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shower Handel wants to take a breather but Attendorf is having none of it.
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 Davoin Shower Handel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shower Handel throws a combination. Attendorf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Clarence Attendorf has been cut.
Attendorf moves to clinch but Shower Handel breaks away
and Shower Handel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shower Handel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shower Handel misses with a head kick.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it. #CL#
Shower Handel instigates a clinch.
Attendorf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shower Handel is defending well.
Shower Handel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf wants to take the fight to the mat but Shower Handel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Attendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Attendorf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shower Handel's elbow.
Shower Handel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Attendorf tries a body shot but Shower Handel blocks it. #T1#
Shower Handel has Attendorf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attendorf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Attendorf tries to work over Shower Handel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Shower Handel breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shower Handel gets a clinch.
Attendorf misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Shower Handel has picked Attendorf up - he's going for a ride! Shower Handel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shower Handel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shower Handel wants to get up but he can't break Attendorf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shower Handel wants to pass the guard but Attendorf is keeping the position.
Attendorf 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.#T2#
Shower Handel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attendorf is keeping the position for now.
Shower Handel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shower Handel wants to control from the top but Attendorf keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Attendorf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attendorf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shower Handel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attendorf can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Shower Handel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Attendorf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Attendorf working the ground and pound.
Attendorf working the head with strikes.
Oh Shower Handel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attendorf in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shower Handel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Attendorf turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Attendorf!
Clarence Attendorf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: APEX 4
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Carter Mendoza has Enzo Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter Mendoza misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Carter Mendoza successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Enzo Mendoza stands up and waves to Carter Mendoza to follow him.
Carter Mendoza slips under a jab from Enzo Mendoza.
Carter Mendoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Enzo Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Enzo Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enzo Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Carter Mendoza's head but Carter Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enzo Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Enzo Mendoza throws a hook but Carter Mendoza blocks it.
Carter Mendoza flicks out a counter leg kick but Enzo Mendoza steps away.
Carter Mendoza staying out of range there.
Carter Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enzo Mendoza's waist but Enzo Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter Mendoza off to one side.
Carter Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Carter Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Enzo Mendoza defends it nicely.
Carter Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enzo Mendoza.
The fighters circling - Enzo Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Enzo Mendoza throws a series of punches but Carter Mendoza moves out of range.
Carter Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter Mendoza is defended easily by Enzo Mendoza.
Enzo Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Mendoza.#T1#
Carter Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enzo Mendoza.
Carter Mendoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Enzo Mendoza lands a big right hook! Carter Mendoza looks hurt but is still standing! Enzo Mendoza lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Carter Mendoza falls down and Enzo Mendoza dives in with a huge hammer fist! Carter Mendoza's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Enzo Mendoza runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Mendoza!
Enzo Mendoza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Madness Fright Night 22
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Rhodes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo jabs at Rhodes's body.#TD#
Ronaldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rhodes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo pulls Rhodes in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodes advances position into side control!#T1#
Ronaldo prevents Rhodes from moving into mount.
Rhodes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is chipping away with strikes.
Rhodes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rhodes wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Ronaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ronaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodes advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Ronaldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rhodes unloads with some shots from mount but Ronaldo bucks and avoids them well.
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Rhodes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ronaldo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rhodes.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodes controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronaldo is looking to escape. #T3#
Ronaldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Rhodes tries to control but Ronaldo wriggling away.
Rhodes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Ronaldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhodes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Rhodes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rhodes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ronaldo because Rhodes loaded up on that one.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Ronaldo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rhodes throwing strikes here but Ronaldo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ronaldo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes tries to push Ronaldo's head away but Ronaldo is holding on tight.
Rhodes trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rhodes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ronaldo but Ronaldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Rhodes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronaldo stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Ronaldo prevents Rhodes from breaking the clinch.
Rhodes is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo. #T2#
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Rhodes is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Ronaldo stalling the fight.
Ronaldo gets underhooks to prevent Rhodes's takedown attempt.
Rhodes wants a takedown.
Rhodes has Ronaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Rhodes tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Rhodes tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
Ronaldo keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhodes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo cracks Rhodes with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to stall.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo gets through Rhodes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo. #TD#
Rhodes jumps into guard, dragging Ronaldo to the mat.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhodes doesn't seem phased though.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!
Ronaldo cracks Rhodes on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rhodes falls backwards against the cage. Ronaldo follows up with more strikes that drop Rhodes to his knees. Ronaldo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rhodes! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Ronaldo!

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