Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd shoots and misses
letting Busch counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Stevie Kidd has been cut.
Busch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Busch circles away easily
and Busch counters with a right hand to the body.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Kidd.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Busch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kidd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Busch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kidd throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Busch wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it.
Kidd throws an elbow that misses. Busch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kidd's guard. Nice move by Busch!#REVR#
Busch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet. #T1#
Busch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kidd wants to improve his position but instead Busch has moved into half guard.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Busch slows the pace down in half guard.
Busch continues to stall.#SU#
Busch stands up from half guard.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Busch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Busch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd fails to land the takedown.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Busch pinned against the cage. Busch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Busch misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Busch.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Busch counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Stevie Kidd's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busch lands with a straight right. Kidd didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Busch cracks Kidd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kidd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Busch finish him? #ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Busch sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kidd's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kidd's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Busch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Busch made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Pollock with the counter takedown but Craven avoids it easily.#CL#
Craven moves into the clinch successfully.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Craven.
Pollock wants to break free but Craven has control.
Craven has Pollock pushed against the cage.
Craven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven stalling against the cage. #BC#
Craven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craven is looking to score with low kicks.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Craven tried to score with a low kick but Pollock checks it.
Craven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pollock checks it well.
Pollock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Craven instigates a clinch. #TD#
Craven pulls guard effortlessly.
Craven 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.#SUB#
Craven looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pollock is defending well. Craven quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pollock has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Craven celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC Challengers 43
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson throws a series of punches but McCullen avoids them all with ease.
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
A big right from McCullen misses.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but McCullen is quick to defend against it.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
McCullen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
McCullen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and McCullen only half commits.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
McCullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
McCullen closes the distance and clinches.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow. #T1#
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
McCullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
McCullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson prevents a body shot from McCullen.
Henderson is stalling here.
McCullen misses with some punches. #T2#
McCullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson tries to break free but McCullen pushes him back against the cage.
McCullen lands with a left to the head.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCullen working aggressively here.
McCullen tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing McCullen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen. #T3#
McCullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range. #CL2#
McCullen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
McCullen misses with a body punch. #BC#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullen slips under a jab.
Jab from McCullen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCullen sprawls and moves away.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McCullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
McCullen connects with a body shot.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from McCullen misses its intended target.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from McCullen.
Daniel McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Henderson throws a series of punches but McCullen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by McCullen. #CL2#
McCullen moves into the clinch.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
A short uppercut from McCullen.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
McCullen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Henderson trying to stall but McCullen improves his position.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen.
A right hand to the body from McCullen. #T2#
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson prevents a body shot from McCullen.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullen lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
McCullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
McCullen can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
McCullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCullen tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCullen throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
McCullen throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from McCullen misses.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson tries to score with a low kick but McCullen moves his leg out of the way.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCullen checks it well. #T1#
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson blocks a head kick by McCullen.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCullen swinging wildly here.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
McCullen works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCullen throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
McCullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Henderson. #T2##CL2#
McCullen rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
McCullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniel McCullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCullen misses with some punches. #T3#
McCullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCullen.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
McCullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen lands a right hand.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #TD#
Takahashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takahashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pollock trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollock is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pollock defends well.#SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pollock frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Pollock is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi 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: RRFC Fight Night 35
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Rand.
Rand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rand's head.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rand. Rand obviously looking to wear him down.
Rand lands with a right hand.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Rand is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Henderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Rand misses.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rand.
Rand moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Rand misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Rand throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rand counters with a body kick.
Rand slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Rand thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Henderson throws a combination. Rand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Rand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Rand throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Henderson.#T3#
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Rand.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Rand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rand throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Rand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Rand scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a body kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rand misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson tries to move into range but Rand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Rand looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rand gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson. #SUB#
Rand is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Rand lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Rand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rand rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rand tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Max Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rand scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson slips a straight right by Rand.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Rand throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rand backs up against the cage.
Rand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Rand scores with a decent looking hook.
Rand jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.#T3#
A head kick misses from Rand.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Rand misses
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rand misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Rand. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson takes a swing at Rand's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rand misses the target.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rand looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Rand.
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Rand.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a head kick but Rand moves out of range.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rand to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Rand tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rand misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rand avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.#T1#
Rand throws a head kick that half lands.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rand.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rand.#T2#
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson tries to bum rush Rand with a series of wild strikes but Rand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rand tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson walks into a jab.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Rand coming out on top.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Rand. #T3#
Donk. Henderson catches Rand right on the button with a cross.
Rand works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Rand staying out of range there.
Rand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rand tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rand slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Rand.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Rand saw that one coming.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
Rand misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
Rand lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rand misses the target.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rand tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rand, 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 Jack Bonds 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... Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Medieval Combat 2
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruhn misses with a takedown
letting Pollock counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruhn thinking.
John Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Bruhn.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollock half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a three punch combo that has Bruhn backing up. Bruhn nods at Pollock to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexis Bruhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruhn looks winded!
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruhn has his takedown stuffed
and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruhn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bruhn is rocked!
Bruhn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruhn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pollock finish him?
Bruhn misses with a takedown
and Pollock counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bruhn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pollock follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bruhn was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Pollock!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 32
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a combination
and George counters with a right hand to the body.
Henderson throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
George tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
George cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
George is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
Max Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.#T1#
George shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.#T2#
Henderson throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from George.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George fails with the takedown.
George takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
George dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
George with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson avoids the head kick by George.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
George with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and George counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson stalks George and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into George's face. George staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Henderson.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George wants to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch position.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
George tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Max Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
George shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
George tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.
George fails to land the takedown.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
George looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but George persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
George is breathing heavily.
George takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George throws a half hearted mid kick.
George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
George tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
George changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but George manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Henderson. #T3#
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
George with a nice cross.
George throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Max Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as George shoots in.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping George at a distance.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but George might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Henderson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by George.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson leaves George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
George wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
George lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
George throws a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henderson defends it well.
George lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson lunges at George with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by George's hand.
George throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Henderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George feints the counter takedown.
George misses with a kick to the body.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.#T2#
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson misses with a combination
and George counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
George is trying desperately to land a takedown but Henderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for George.
Henderson misses with the combination.
George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
Henderson looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and George counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
George dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
Henderson scores with a one two! George had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. George pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
George moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
George tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson lands with a straight right. George didn't see that one coming.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
George throws a head kick that half lands.
George slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Chris George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Henderson!
Chris George was interviewed post fight and said 'he fought better'.

Event: Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
The Animal misses the shot to the body.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Animal lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
The Animal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pollock is trying to break free.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal lands with a light punch inside.
The Animal prevents Pollock from breaking the clinch.
The Animal misses with a body punch. #T1#
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Pollock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Animal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pollock can turn it around.
The Animal pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Animal works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pollock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
Pollock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Animal.
The Animal gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Animal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Animal scores with a shot to the side of Pollock's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by The Animal.
The Animal digs a right hand into Pollock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollock's gas tank.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
The Animal lands with a left to the head.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pollock looks winded!
The Animal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #T4#
The Animal slowing the pace effectively.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, The Animal scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Animal punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
The Animal sizes up Pollock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
The Animal closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Animal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The Animal slows down the pace here.
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Animal tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing The Animal back against the cage.
The Animal lands a left hand.
The Animal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Animal presses Pollock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Animal lands a nice uppercut.
The Animal avoiding damage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Animal.
The Animal stalls.
A short right from The Animal on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Animal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Animal just misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Animal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pollock in his tracks. #CL#
The Animal clinches with his opponent.
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks. #T4#
The Animal lands with a right to the head.
Pollock is trying to push The Animal away but The Animal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Animal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from The Animal.
The Animal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The Animal moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for The Animal to work.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch but The Animal keeps him there for the moment.
The Animal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollock's efforts to push away.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal scores with a hook to the body.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The Animal digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Animal.
The Animal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal taking a breather.
The Animal avoiding damage.
Boris The Animal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Animal lands a nice shot to the body.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pollock being controlled against the cage.
Boris The Animal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pollock tries to circle away but The Animal has him pinned against the cage.
The Animal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
The Animal is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
Pollock wants to break free but The Animal has control.
John Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Animal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Animal 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Animal!

Event: Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Hazardous closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Hazardous pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazardous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kidd.#TD2#
Hazardous feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Hazardous changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kidd pulls Hazardous in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazardous from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kidd trying to control the position.
Hazardous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Kidd seems keen to control Hazardous's posture.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kidd wants to clinch but Hazardous slips to the side#TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidd.
Hazardous is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd managing to control the position.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Hazardous controlling him for the moment.
Hazardous is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazardous manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Hazardous keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazardous trying to control the position.
Kidd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazardous is trying to maintain the position but Kidd is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hazardous can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kidd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hazardous is defending against the submission attempts here by Kidd.
Kidd thows a huge punch but Hazardous dodges it nicely.
Kidd not doing much here.
Hazardous wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazardous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hazardous tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Kidd drops an elbow to the side of Hazardous's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prince Hazardous will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kidd closes the distance and clinches up with Hazardous, looking for a takedown. Kidd pushes Hazardous against the cage but Hazardous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevie Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazardous as he jumps to the side.
Hazardous throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Kidd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hazardous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazardous has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hazardous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there.
Kidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Hazardous is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Kidd passes Hazardous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kidd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazardous!
Kidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kidd controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hazardous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kidd. #SUB#
Kidd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hazardous is surviving well by controlling Kidd's body position as best he can.
Kidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazardous is looking to escape.
Hazardous is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Hazardous has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Kidd wants to control the pace but Hazardous is squirming around nicely.
Hazardous is looking to improve his position but Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kidd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hazardous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hazardous taking shots to the head.
Kidd trying to control but Hazardous is having none of it. #SUB#
Kidd looking to secure an arm triangle but Hazardous defends it well.
Hazardous is squirming around, avoiding Kidd's attempts to control the action.
Kidd is really struggling to control Hazardous but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd wants to finish this one by submission but Hazardous is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kidd. #SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kidd tries to control but Hazardous wriggling away.
Hazardous tries to hold on but Kidd pushes him away.
Kidd tries to control but Hazardous wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazardous is looking to improve his position but Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Hazardous is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kidd fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a shoot takedown. Kidd fights it but they end up in guard.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazardous can do to turn this around?
Kidd controlling Hazardous's posture.
Hazardous controlling from the top position.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Hazardous controlling him for the moment.
Kidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazardous manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kidd being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kidd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hazardous looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazardous, not yet.
Kidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazardous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazardous is pulling down on Kidd's head. It's preventing any offense from Kidd, at least for the moment.
Kidd trying to control but Hazardous is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kidd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hazardous is trying to keep Kidd in close.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Hazardous keeps moving.
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazardous is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidd tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kidd gets full guard.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.
Hazardous trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kidd is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kidd stays in close to Hazardous's body and controls the position.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazardous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hazardous has control of Kidd's left arm, preventing Kidd from doing any damage.
Kidd passes into half guard. #T4#
Kidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hazardous is trying to maintain the position but Kidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Kidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hazardous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hazardous wants to improve his position but Kidd is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Hazardous!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Prince Hazardous made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
Mulder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clinton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mulder is in Clinton's guard.
Clinton being controlled here, momentarily.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard. #REVB#
Mulder keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
I've been told that Clinton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Clinton trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clinton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
Clinton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clinton is one step ahead there.
Mulder is looking to sweep but instead, Clinton has passed into half guard.
Clinton passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mulder regains half guard.
Mulder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clinton is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clinton keeping full guard, as Mulder tries to pass.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard. #REVB##T3#
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Mulder.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Mulder 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.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulder is keeping the position for now.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulder is keeping the position for now.
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Mulder.
Clinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clinton won't allow Mulder to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton goes for a double leg but Mulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulder continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clinton is defended easily by Mulder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niek Mulder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mulder slips under a jab from Clinton.
Mulder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clinton lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Mulder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mulder scores with punches from side control.
Mulder lands an elbow.
Clinton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mulder working the head and body with strikes.
Mulder working over Clinton with some ground and pound. Clinton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton won't allow Mulder to pass to mount.
Mulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clinton tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Clinton looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.
Clinton taking some punishment here, with Mulder in his half guard.
Mulder trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well.
Well, if Mulder 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.
Clinton trying to control but Mulder postures up.
Mulder passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Mulder looking to control but Clinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulder controlling his opponent.
Clinton is trying desperately to improve position.
Clinton is still trying to improve position.
Mulder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mulder landing strikes from the mount and Clinton is in trouble!
Mulder working Clinton over with strikes here.
Mulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clinton is bucking up trying to escape but Mulder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder wants to control the pace but Clinton is squirming around nicely.
Mulder lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Mulder trying to control but Clinton is having none of it.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulder working Clinton over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Clinton wants to control but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clinton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mulder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clinton can't escape the position.
Clinton taking shots to the head.
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Clinton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Clinton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Clinton is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?
Mulder cracks Clinton with a big right hand from the back mount! Clinton immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Mulder takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##CL#
Clinton clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Higati has clasped his hands together around Clinton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Higati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clinton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clinton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clinton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clinton is trying to control. Higati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clinton is thwarting Higati's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higati is in trouble now - Clinton has advanced to mount!
Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higati is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higati stops Clinton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higati really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clinton controlling the pace for now.
Clinton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Higati sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Higati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinton wants to free his trapped foot but Higati is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Clinton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Higati wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clinton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #SUB#
Clinton working for a submission but Higati is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Clinton controlling from mount.
Clinton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higati is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton fails to take his opponent's back.
Clinton looking to control but Higati is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higati is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Clinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #T3#
Higati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clinton moves to the back position.
Higati tries to escape but Clinton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Clinton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Higati is doing well to defend. Clinton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Higati is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Clinton!

Event: SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Clinton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randalman is trying to defend but Clinton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randalman is concentrating on defense, preventing Clinton from advancing position.
Randalman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randalman.
Randalman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Randalman looking for a guillotine here but Clinton defends easily.
Randalman looking for a sweep. Not yet Randalman, not yet.
Clinton is looking to work some ground and pound but Randalman has wrist control.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman is pulling down on Clinton's head to control his posture.
Randalman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton keeps trying to improve his position.
Randalman postures up in Clinton's guard and throws a big left but Clinton blocks it.
Randalman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randalman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Randalman seems to be looking for submissions.
Clinton is looking to improve his position.
Clinton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
Clinton is pressing down on Randalman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Clinton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randalman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randalman stands up over Clinton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randalman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randalman trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Randalman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randalman advances position into side control!
Clinton is looking to regain half guard here but Randalman keeps moving and retains side control.
Clinton is trying to control Randalman's posture but Randalman avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randalman trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman cracks Clinton with a big right hand but Clinton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randalman trying to control the position but Clinton is working away.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position.
Randalman working away.
Randalman just content to control the position.
Randalman is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position. #T4#
Randalman trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman cracks Clinton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randalman controls the position.
Randalman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randalman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clinton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randalman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Randalman. #TD2#
Clinton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Randalman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randalman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Clinton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randalman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clinton's guard! Nice work there by Randalman!
Randalman stays in close to Clinton's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman preventing the sweep. #T1#
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Randalman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randalman stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Randalman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
Randalman connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clinton working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Clinton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randalman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head.
Randalman works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman scoring with some ground and pound.
Clinton has his hands on Randalman's head, controlling the position.
Clinton is trying to keep Randalman in close.
Randalman pushes down on Clinton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Randy Randalman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Randalman is working for a kimura but Clinton is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Clinton wants to control but Randalman is keeping busy.
Randalman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clinton is concentrating on defense, preventing Randalman from advancing position.
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Randalman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randalman not doing much here.
Clinton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randalman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randalman passes into half guard.
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Randalman is working for a kimura but Clinton is defending it quite comfortably.
Randalman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randalman is trying to control the action in half guard but Clinton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randalman tries to pass to full mount but Clinton defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randalman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Randalman gets caught napping as Clinton dives in and scores a takedown. Randalman manages to retain guard.
Randalman keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Randalman managing to control the position.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Randalman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Randalman prevents Clinton from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton is looking to control Randalman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clinton avoid being mounted?
Randalman controlling the action here. #T1#
Randalman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy.
Randalman prevents Clinton from improving his position.
Clinton wants to control but Randalman is keeping busy. #SUB#
Randalman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clinton trying to control here.
Clinton tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman postures up. #SUB#
Randalman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randalman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randalman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clinton wants to improve his position but Randalman is controlling well.
Randalman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Randalman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clinton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position. #SUB#
Randalman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randalman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clinton is not content to let Randalman control the position.
Clinton struggling a bit here.
Randalman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
Clinton taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4##SUB#
Randalman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clinton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Randalman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randalman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clinton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randalman landing strikes. #SUB#
Randalman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Randalman tries for a kimura but Clinton is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randalman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Randalman scores with a three punch combo!
Clinton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Randalman's guard.
Clinton being controlled here momentarily.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Randalman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Randalman controlling him for the moment.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Randalman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clinton is trying to control the position but Randalman postures up. #T1#
Randalman works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Randalman controlling him for the moment.
Randalman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randalman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman postures up.
Randalman won't allow Clinton to sweep him here.
Clinton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Randalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randalman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Randalman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randalman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Randalman is in close to Clinton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Clinton pulls Randalman in close to his closed guard and prevents Randalman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randalman looking to pass the guard.
Randalman is stalling in the full guard.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randalman is working Clinton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Randalman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
Clinton is still trying to improve position.
Randalman wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randalman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randalman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clinton pulls Randalman in close to his closed guard and prevents Randalman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clinton trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randalman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton tries to clinch up but Randalman circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randalman, as that shot connected. #CL#
Randalman forces Clinton back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randalman had his way with Jack Clinton in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick there by Randalman.
Randalman with a nice cross.
Randalman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clinton will feel that in the morning.
Clinton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randalman connects with an inside leg kick.
Randalman throws a head kick that misses.
Randalman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Clinton dives in and scores a takedown into Randalman's guard.
Randalman keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Randalman controlling Clinton's posture.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
Clinton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Randalman has his hands on Clinton's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Clinton wants to control from the top but Randalman keeps moving.
Randalman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Randalman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randalman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Randalman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randy Randalman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Randalman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Clinton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Randalman sprawls well initially but Clinton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randalman tries to roll over but Clinton keeps him under control.
Clinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randalman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Randalman gets back to full guard.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Clinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randalman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randalman wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton is fighting to break Randalman's control of his arms but Randalman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randalman keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Randalman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randalman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randalman controls Clinton momentarily but Clinton frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Randalman has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Clinton successfully pulls guard.
Randalman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Clinton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randalman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randalman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jack Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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 Randy Randalman.
Well Randalman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Maia wants to clinch.
Henderson looks to land a combination. Maia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Maia is rocked!
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maia dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Maia's head and hops out.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maia get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Maia stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Henderson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Henderson!

Event: SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ginney.
Ginney scores with the left hand. Clinton knows he should have avoided that one.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginney but Ginney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginney is looking to counter punch.
Clinton shoots and misses
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Ginney lands a body shot.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ginney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Ginney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ginney connects with a jab.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Clinton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Ginney is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Ginney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clinton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Ginney controlling him for the moment.
Ginney throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Clinton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ginney defends well.
Clinton pulls Ginney in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ginney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton 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.
Clinton has Ginney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ginney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clinton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ginney trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ginney preventing the sweep.
Clinton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ginney is trying to keep Clinton in close.
Clinton passes Ginney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clinton tries to pass to full mount but Ginney defends it.
Clinton is keen to just control but Ginney is a slippery customer.#T4#
Clinton moves nicely into side control.
Ginney is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ginney is avoiding damage well.
Ginney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clinton's best efforts.
Clinton trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clinton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginney is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Ginney 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#
Ginney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Clinton backs away, Ginney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ginney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clinton tries to clinch up.
Clinton fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clinton tries to clinch
and Ginney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginney is fending him off so far but Clinton persists. Nope, Ginney circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clinton off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginney.#TD2#
Clinton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ginney!#T1#
Ginney is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Clinton staying calm.
Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ginney keeps working. #SUB2#
Clinton is working to tighten his grip on Ginney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ginney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clinton is really squeezing tight and eventually Ginney passes out! Clinton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Clinton!

Event: Rural Champion 4
Date: Mar 17, 2020

#R1#
Watt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luthor manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Luthor does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Luthor moves into the clinch.
Watt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luthor is defending well for now.#TD2#
Luthor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Watt regains guard.
Luthor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Watt is controlling Luthor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Watt is looking for a triangle but Luthor pushes his legs off easily.
Luthor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Luthor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luthor throwing strikes but missing.
Luthor working some strikes from top position.
Luthor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Luthor postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Watt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luthor works over Watt with some ground and pound from guard.
Luthor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luthor postures up.
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watt swings for the body but Luthor moves out of range. #CL2#
Luthor has Watt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Luthor avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body. #T3#
Luthor avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Watt is trying to break free.
Luthor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luthor can't get the takedown.
Scott Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.#BC#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Luthor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD2#
Luthor wants the takedown. Watt is fighting it off but Luthor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Watt's guard against the ropes.
Watt is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Watt has momentary wrist control but Luthor slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luthor stands up over Watt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Luthor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luthor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Luthor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Luthor moves into range and clinches up with Watt.#TD2#
Luthor is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Watt can't fight it off and eventually Luthor manages to take the fight to the floor. Watt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Watt is looking for a triangle but Luthor pushes his legs off easily.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luthor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luthor is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Luthor chips away with some ground and pound.
Watt is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Luthor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luthor postures up in Watt's guard and throws a big left but Watt blocks it.
Luthor cracks Watt with a solid left hand.
Luthor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luthor stays in close to Watt's body and controls the position.
Luthor landing with the ground and pound.
Luthor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luthor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luthor defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt cracks a nice hook into Luthor's ribs.
Luthor doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Luthor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watt.
We've been told by Watt's head coaches at Core Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watt looks to clinch #TD2#
and Luthor counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luthor controls the position.
Luthor lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Luthor lands a nice forearm strike.
Luthor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU2#
Luthor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watt to his feet.
Watt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luthor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luthor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Luthor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watt to the mat! Watt manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luthor distracts Watt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watt tries to get out of the position.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Luthor 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Watt misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Luthor forces Watt back against the ropes and clinches.
Watt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Luthor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Watt regains guard immediately.
Luthor preventing the sweep.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor is in close to Watt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lex Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luthor won't allow Watt to sweep him here.
Watt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luthor with a nice head shot there.
Luthor throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luthor's guard. Nice move by Watt!#REVR#
Luthor looking for a sweep. Not yet Luthor, not yet.
Watt trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor trying to strike off his back.
Watt trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
Luthor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Luthor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watt wants to control from the top but Luthor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watt is looking to wear down Luthor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luthor. #CL2#
Luthor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watt is looking to break free of the clinch but Luthor has double underhooks.
Watt is trying to break the clinch but Luthor is controlling him.
Luthor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luthor has Watt pressed against the ropes, preventing Watt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Watt wants to stall. #TD2#
Luthor has hold of one of Watt's legs. Watt is fighting the takedown attempt but Luthor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Luthor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luthor defends well.
Luthor lands a couple of elbows.
Watt wants to stand but Luthor is controlling the position.
Luthor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watt's head.#T4#
Luthor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luthor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luthor landing with the ground and pound.
Luthor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luthor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luthor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Lex Luthor!

Lex Luthor wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bruhn feints and as Pollock raises his hands in defense, Bruhn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruhn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pollock wants to stand up but Bruhn is controlling him.
Bruhn pushing down on Pollock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pollock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pollock trying to hold on to Bruhn's head to control him but Bruhn postures up.
Pollock is trying to stand up here but Bruhn is controlling him well.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Bruhn is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruhn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pollock for as long as he can get away with.
Pollock is trying to maintain the position but Bruhn is very close to passing his half guard.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Bruhn is controlling well. #T1#
Bruhn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pollock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bruhn is thwarting Pollock's attempts to control the position.
Bruhn is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruhn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pollock is not content to let Bruhn control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
And Pollock tries to counter it with a takedown but Bruhn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Pollock. No joy for Bruhn on that attempt. #T2#
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollock can pounce on him.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
John Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pollock - that will leave a mark!
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruhn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Bruhn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pollock defends it nicely.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Bruhn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruhn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Bruhn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
A punch combination from Pollock misses. #T4#
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruhn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Pollock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shoots in for a double leg but Pollock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruhn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pollock sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pollock looks winded!
Pollock throws a shot to the body.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pollock 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#
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruhn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Alexis Bruhn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock punishes Bruhn's body with a nice straight punch.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruhn or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollock, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands a jab to Bruhn's midsection.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruhn at a distance.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruhn. That did some damage!
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Bruhn's ribs.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pollock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruhn rather than just go for the knockout.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruhn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Pollock does it's job there.
Pollock misses with the combination.
Bruhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Pollock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruhn's hands.
Good shot there by Pollock.#T3#
Pollock leaves Bruhn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruhn fails with the takedown.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Bruhn fails to land the takedown.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruhn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruhn dives in for a single leg takedown but Pollock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruhn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pollock wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock lands a two punch combo.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruhn darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Bruhn into the cage.
Pollock jabs Bruhn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollock sizes up Bruhn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pollock thuds his shin into the meat of Bruhn's side.
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pollock tries to bum rush Bruhn with a series of wild strikes but Bruhn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruhn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Bruhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pollock.
Pollock thumps Bruhn with a low kick.
Pollock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn shoots in but no luck this time.
Pollock feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruhn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Bruhn walks into a jab.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollock lands with a good body shot.
Pollock lands with a nice combination. Bruhn backs away looking to recover.
Pollock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruhn under the eye.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruhn checks a low kick from Pollock.
Bruhn shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pollock. Bruhn shrugs it off though.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Nice cross by Pollock.#T3#
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pollock stuns Bruhn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Pollock - just one landing. #T4#
Good work by Bruhn as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Bruhn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Bruhn off balance momentarily.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn tries to counter with a takedown but Pollock is quick to defend against it.
Bruhn shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Bruhn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pollock!

Event: Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
A good leg kick by Brown.
Kidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kidd.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kidd is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kidd.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Kidd advances to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kidd is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass. #SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Brown's guard.
Kidd trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kidd is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kidd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevie Kidd!

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

#R1#
Clinton tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily#TD2#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Clinton fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero not doing much here. #SUB2#
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clinton gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton 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.
Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clinton gets full guard.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Romero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Clinton'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.#T2#
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Clinton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Romero has his foot on Clinton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clinton works his way back into a safe position though.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clinton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero has his hands on Clinton's head, controlling the position.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Clinton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up. #SUB2#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clinton pushes down on Romero's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Romero is looking for a sweep. Clinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinton. #SUB2#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clinton pulls his head out easily.
Romero is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clinton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clinton's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romero 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. #SUB2#
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clinton is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Romero is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Romero 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##TD2#
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clinton's guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Romero wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer.
Romero prevents Clinton from improving his position.
Clinton manages to get to full guard.
Romero preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet. #T1#
Clinton is working hard here to advance position.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero stalling.
Clinton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard. #REVR##T2#
Clinton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Clinton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Clinton!
In defeat, Jorge Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'I luhhh you'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1#
Watt tries to clinch up but Diemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Diemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Diemon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watt fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Watt looks to move away, Diemon throws a big counter combo but Watt just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Diemon misses its intended target.
Diemon throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily.
Diemon misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Diemon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diemon.
A nice combination there by Watt.
Watt keeps Diemon at a distance using the push kick.
Diemon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemon.
Watt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Watt.
Diemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watt lands a nice hook to Diemon's body. Diemon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diemon looks to score with a jab to the body but Watt is just out of range.
Diemon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diemon throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Watt scores with a shot to the body.
Watt scores with a sloppy right hand. Diemon should have avoided that one.
Watt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diemon backs up against the cage.
Watt scores with a nice head shot.
Diemon fails to land the takedown.
Watt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diemon throwing a counter right hand but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt lands a nice shot to the body.
Diemon looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Diemon misses with a body shot
enabling Watt to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watt. That's going to slow Diemon down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt connects with an inside leg kick.
Watt looks to land a combination. Diemon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diemon misses with a low kick. #T2#
Watt lands a leg kick that knocks Diemon off balance momentarily.
Diemon misses with a right hand
and Watt counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Watt.
Watt scores with a kick to the body.
Watt lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Watt drives through and clinches with Diemon against the cage. #BC#
Diemon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt lands a leg kick that knocks Diemon off balance momentarily.
Diemon looks to land a body kick but Watt moved away.
Diemon wants to clinch.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Watt catches Diemon right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Watt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Watt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watt is looking to clinch.
Watt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watt connects with a leg kick. Diemon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diemon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watt. Watt obviously looking to wear him down.
Diemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diemon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watt. That one must have hurt.
Watt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diemon scores with a sloppy right hand. Watt should have avoided that one.
Diemon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watt defending well as Diemon loads up on a big left hand.
Diemon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemon.
Diemon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diemon lands with an uppercut that bounces Watt off the cage and back into range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt feints and then cracks Diemon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diemon down. #TD#
Diemon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diemon is breathing heavily.
Diemon controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt is looking to regain half guard here but Diemon keeps moving and retains side control.
Watt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diemon's best efforts.
Diemon content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diemon working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diemon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diemon.
Diemon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watt.
Watt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diemon swats away the attempt to clinch by Watt.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diemon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diemon with a poor takedown
and Watt counters with a nice leg kick.
Diemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Diemon misses with the body kick
and Watt counters with a nice body kick.
Diemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diemon rather than just go for the knockout.
Watt scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watt instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Diemon throws a right hand that misses
and Watt counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt scores with a body shot.
Diemon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Diemon throws a series of punches but Watt avoids them all with ease.
Watt connects with a looping right hand.
Watt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diemon.#CL2#
Watt has managed to clinch.
Watt cracks Diemon with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Watt breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Watt forces Diemon back against the cage and clinches.
Diemon prevents a body shot from Watt. #BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Diemon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watt is looking to clinch.
Watt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watt tries to clinch up.
Watt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diemon just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Watt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watt lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Watt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Diemon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diemon misses with a hook
and Watt counters with a leg kick.
Pierre Diemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diemon throws a shot from downtown. Watt moves away and avoids it.
Watt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watt stuns Diemon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diemon misses with a wild body shot.
Watt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diemon misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watt! #CL2#
Watt darts in and clinches Diemon up against the cage.#BC#
Diemon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt stalks Diemon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diemon's face. Diemon staggers backwards, shaken.
Watt lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Watt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diemon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Watt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diemon tries a head kick but it misses.
Diemon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watt scores with a jab. Diemon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diemon's head.
Watt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watt connects with a solid leg kick.
Diemon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diemon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diemon misses with an uppercut. Watt saw that one coming.
Watt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diemon throws a right hand that Watt ducks under and follows up with a left that Watt also avoids with ease.
Watt wants to counter with a clinch but Diemon pushes him away.
Watt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Watt.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diemon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watt can pounce on him.
Diemon misses with a body kick.
Diemon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diemon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diemon throws the left hand but Watt avoids the punch easily.
Watt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Watt lands with a nice body kick.
Diemon fails with the takedown
and Watt counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watt.#CL2#
Watt rushes Diemon and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diemon avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Watt working aggressively here. #BC#
Diemon breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diemon throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Watt.
Diemon scores with a jab to the head.
Diemon throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range.
Crunch! Watt slams his shin into Diemon's torso.#CL#
Watt tries to keep at a distance but Diemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Diemon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemon misses with a kick to the body
and Watt counters with a three punch combo that has Diemon backing up. Diemon nods at Watt to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Diemon misses its intended target.
Diemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watt scores with a body shot.
Diemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watt wants to clinch up but Diemon keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Watt cracks the inside of Diemon's front leg.
Watt is looking to clinch.
Watt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemon.
A nice side step and Watt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diemon misses with a hook
and Watt counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Watt darts in and clinches Diemon up against the cage.#BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Diemon misses with a two punch combination.
Diemon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watt connects with an inside leg kick.
Watt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watt connects with a right hand. Diemon shakes it off.
Watt lunges at Diemon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diemon's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Diemon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watt tries to clinch up but Diemon circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL2#
Watt has Diemon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diemon misses with a lunging right hand
and Watt counters with a left and a right that stings Diemon.
Watt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watt is looking to clinch but Diemon is avoiding it.
Watt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diemon's sensitive parts.
Diemon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watt is looking to clinch but Diemon is avoiding it.
Watt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diemon throws a series of punches but Watt moves out of range.
Watt slips a jab from Diemon.
Watt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemon misses the target.
Watt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Watt throws a leg kick which misses Diemon's front leg but catches the back leg as Diemon tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diemon, pushing him back against the cage.
Watt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diemon is defending well for now.#BC2#
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watt looks to land a combination but Diemon avoids it well.
Watt wants to clinch.
Diemon throws an off balance right hand
and Watt counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Watt closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diemon dodges the punch combination from Watt.
Watt lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Diemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diemon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watt counters with an inside leg kick.
Watt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diemon's calf.
Pierre Diemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Watt clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt tries to land knees in the clinch but Diemon avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diemon looks to throw a body kick
and Watt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diemon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
Watt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diemon swings for the body but Watt moves out of range.
Watt connects with a solid leg kick.
Diemon throws a right hand that misses
and Watt counters with a nice kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Kiviranta misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiviranta throws out a leg kick but Kidd moves out of range and Kiviranta only half commits. #CL2#
Kiviranta forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kiviranta leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Kiviranta successfully pulls guard.
Kidd passes into half guard.
Kidd is thwarting Kiviranta's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kidd is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kidd seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kiviranta is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stevie Kidd!

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Pollock stalks Mcgrath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcgrath's face. Mcgrath staggers backwards, shaken.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mcgrath is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Mcgrath darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgrath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mcgrath seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcgrath definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgrath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgrath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mcgrath seems to be working for a kimura but Pollock defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mcgrath is working for a kimura but Pollock is defending it quite comfortably.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Mcgrath is controlling him
Pollock tries to roll over but Mcgrath keeps him under control.
Mcgrath frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgrath is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pollock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1##SUB#
Mcgrath is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mcgrath extends the arm and Pollock is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eoin Mcgrath!
Eoin Mcgrath took some time post fight to say the following; 'these are my streets fam, fuck yall immigrants get out my country'.

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