Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Test 10 Raper vs Rush
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cranston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson won't allow Cranston to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Cranston 's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cranston gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranston 's waist but Cranston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cranston tries to get out of the position.
Cranston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Cranston trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cranston is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranston 's head. #SUB#
Cranston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cranston to stand up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cranston as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cranston controlling from the top position.
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cranston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T3#
Cranston postures up.
Cranston tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cranston is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Cranston really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is having none of it. #SU2#
Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cranston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Cranston looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Cranston drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cranston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cranston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cranston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cranston has Johnson in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranston being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Johnson stops Cranston from standing up. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Cranston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cranston presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD2#
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cranston 's guard. #REVB#
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Cranston trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cranston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cranston is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cranston wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cranston swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Cranston up against the cage.
Cranston is trying to break free.
Cranston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranston 's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
Cranston postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Cranston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Johnson 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#
Cranston leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cranston stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cranston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cranston shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson! #CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Cranston has been cut.
Shaka Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Johnson has Cranston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Cranston pressed against the cage, preventing Cranston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranston after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cranston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cranston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances position into side control!#T2#
Cranston is looking for a sweep.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cranston !
Cranston is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cranston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson tries to control but Cranston wriggling away.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.#T3#
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson prevents Cranston from getting the reversal.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Shaka Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Cranston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cranston is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cranston is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaka Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Johnson!
Shaka Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Cranston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masuta is trying to defend but Cranston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cranston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cranston wants to work for an arm triangle but Masuta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Cranston stops Masuta from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cranston seems content to control.
Masuta is trying to escape back to his feet but Cranston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cranston stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Cranston instigates a clinch.
Cranston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masuta is keeping busy.#T2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston goes for a takedown attempt but Masuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Masuta pushes him off.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cranston tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Cranston misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston tries to clinch
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranston throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Cranston dives in and scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston stays in close to Masuta 's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Masuta pushes Cranston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##TD#
Cranston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masuta to the mat! Masuta manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston tries to stand but Masuta is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston is stalling in the full guard.
Masuta wants to stand but Cranston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta throws a counter combo.#TD#
Cranston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston landing with the ground and pound.
Cranston throws a strike but Masuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston controlling the position.
Masuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Cranston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cranston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masuta is controlling him.
Cranston is pulling down on Masuta 's head. It's preventing any offense from Masuta , at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta looking to sit in guard and control but Cranston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masuta 's head.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cranston is controlling him.
Cranston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Masuta wants to stand and escape but Cranston is having none of it.
Cranston throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cranston closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cranston really felt that one!
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cranston fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston misses with a combination
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cranston throws a lazy uppercut
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Cranston .
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cranston 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Cranston does no damage.
Cranston misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan Cranston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston throws a sloppy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston shoots and misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Cranston looks to clinch
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cranston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cranston misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryan Cranston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Cranston is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masuta 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !

KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ORC 1: The Beginning
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Gray throws a head kick but Okada moves out of range.
Okada lands a head shot.
Okada lands with an uppercut that bounces Gray off the ropes and back into range.#KD2#
Gray looks low and kicks high, catching Okada right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Kota Okada has been cut.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okada's corner calls for a 1-2. Okada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okada swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Okada lands a high kick!
Gray slips under a jab.
Okada throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okada.#KD#
Okada cracks Gray with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gray is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gray is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
A solid body kick from Okada.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okada checks a leg kick.
Okada tries to clinch up.#T1#
Okada wants to clinch.
Okada jabs at Gray's body.#CL2#
Gray has closed the distance and engaged Okada in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Okada letting Gray take a breather here.
Gray stalling.
Gray receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Okada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okada tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Okada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Okada lands with a right to the head.
Okada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okada misses with a punch on the inside.
Okada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Okada.
Okada pushes Gray back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Okada tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Okada misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kota Okada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kota Okada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okada wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Okada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gray looks to land a combination but Okada avoids it well.
Okada misses with a body kick.
Okada lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Gray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gray takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Okada closes the distance and clinches.
Okada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Okada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okada pushes Gray back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Okada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okada tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Okada throws a head punch that misses.
Okada working aggressively here. #BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Okada clinches with his opponent.
Okada swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okada working aggressively here.
Okada misses with some punches.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Gray avoiding damage as Okada throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Okada.
Okada lands an uppercut.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Okada.
Kota Okada has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okada connects with an inside leg kick.
Okada tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Gray is looking for the big counter here.
Okada lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okada.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray lands a front kick.
Okada throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray scores with a nice right hand.
Okada misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Okada. That snapped Gray's head back.
Okada throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kota Okada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kota Okada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Okada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okada clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Okada has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okada. #BC2#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okada looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Gray misses.
Okada throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada lands the left hand.
Okada tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Okada wants to clinch.#T1#
Okada connects with a single shot there.
Gray looks to land a body kick but Okada moved away.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and pushes Okada back into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okada throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Okada looking to stall.
Gray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okada up against the ropes.
Okada pushes Gray back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Okada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Okada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okada lands a knee to the head.
Okada trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okada into the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Okada as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okada digs a right hand into Gray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gray's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray stalling in the clinch.
Gray wants to stall.
Derek Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Okada controls the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kota Okada!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kota Okada!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kota Okada!

Kota Okada wins by unanimous decision!

Event: RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Grundmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Grundmann breaks away and moves out of range.
Grundmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Grundmann is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Grundmann gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Grundmann manages to retain guard.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundmann controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels trying to control but Grundmann is working from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Daniels postures up.
Grundmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Daniels 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.
Grundmann is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grundmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fred Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Grundmann.#CL2#
Grundmann forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundmann. #TD2#
Grundmann manages to pull guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Grundmann has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Daniels pushing down on Grundmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grundmann is trying to control but can't.
Grundmann gets full guard.
Grundmann has control of Daniels's left arm, preventing Daniels from doing any damage.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Grundmann looking to control.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Grundmann trying to control the position.
Grundmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daniels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daniels looking to score a takedown here. Grundmann is defending well but Daniels drives through and ends up in Grundmann's guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels tries to stand but Grundmann is controlling from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.#T4#
Daniels 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.
Grundmann has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grundmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Grundmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grundmann tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Grundmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
Fred Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Daniels tries to sprawl but Grundmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann.
Daniels controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it. #SUB2#
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Grundmann sits in half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Grundmann is controlling him #SUB#
Daniels actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels keeping hold of Grundmann's head, controlling as best he can. #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.
Daniels tries to roll over but Grundmann keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundmann trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet. #T3#
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Grundmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Daniels 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Grundmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniels's guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Grundmann controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Daniels has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grundmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Grundmann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Daniels stands and steps away. Grundmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Grundmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundmann dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Grundmann's head and hops out.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grundmann can do to turn this around?
Daniels swings for the body but Grundmann moves out of range. #T4##TD#
Daniels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grundmann was covering up waiting for the punch and Daniels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundmann is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Grundmann is pulling down on Daniels's head to control his posture.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels wants to stand but Grundmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Daniels dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grundmann rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Grundmann pulls guard. #SUB2#
Grundmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels is fighting to break Grundmann's control of his arms but Grundmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grundmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Michael Grundmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Daniels gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundmann trying to hold on to Daniels's head to control him but Daniels postures up.
Daniels prevents Grundmann from improving his position.
Grundmann trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grundmann defending well though.
Grundmann trying to control here.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Grundmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundmann tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels wants to control but Grundmann is keeping him busy.
Grundmann manages to get to full guard.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close. #T3#
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grundmann's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundmann to the mat! Grundmann manages to get full guard.
Grundmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Daniels keeping full guard, as Grundmann tries to pass.
Michael Grundmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmann prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Grundmann is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Daniels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grundmann has passed into half guard!
Grundmann controlling the action here.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Grundmann has control of the leg.
Grundmann wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann lands strikes from half guard.
Fred Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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 Fred Daniels.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Daniels!
An out of breath Fred Daniels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFA 38 Gigantus vs Viking
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Medic misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Castle moves into the clinch.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Medic or not.
Castle scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Major Medic has been cut.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Medic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Castle follows Medic to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Castle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018

#R1#
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Duke South seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
South lunges at Gray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gray's hand. #CL#
South instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands with a short head shot on the inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
South lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray looks winded!
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from South.
South working aggressively here.
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
South is working Gray over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
South swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
We've been informed that Gray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but South has taken the fight into the clinch.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a body shot.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from South.
South lands a body punch.
South lands a left hand. #T3#
South lands a hook to the side of the head.
South lands a right hand.
South scores with a hook to the body.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
South lands with a light punch inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
South lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
South lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
South has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. South is defending well for now.
South pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
South lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but South keeps him there for the moment.
Gray is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gray obliges.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
South lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
South lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gray is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke South dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
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#
South scores with a body shot. #CL#
South closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can South finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Gray is breathing heavily.
South tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
South tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
South is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gray taking a breather.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a body punch.
Gray blocking some punches.
South tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
South struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
South misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South lands a left hand.
South lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Gray wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by South.
A nice left hand lands by South. #KD#
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, South has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
South misses with the head strike.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South lands a right hand.
South misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from South.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
South working aggressively here.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from South.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
Gray blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
South is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
South moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
South is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
South moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working aggressively here.
A short left from South.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray blocks a body shot from South.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke South dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD#
South sends Gray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! South is motioning to the referee to let Gray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duke South is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
South digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Derek Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
South cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. South has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gray to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
South fakes the body blow, causing Gray to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gray goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke South!

Event: EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Viper misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Willshire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viper's guard.#ES#
Viper pushes Willshire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Willshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willshire throws a nice looking combination but Viper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willshire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willshire scores with a hook to the body. Viper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Willshire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Viper to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Willshire kicks Viper off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willshire misses with a wild body shot.
Perdue Willshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willshire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viper throwing a counter right hand but Willshire manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Viper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willshire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willshire is trying to get back to half guard.
Viper controls the position.
Willshire is looking to regain half guard here but Viper keeps moving and retains side control.
Willshire sneaks back into half guard.
Willshire tries to roll over but Viper keeps him under control.
Viper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Willshire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Viper. #T2#
Willshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viper chips away with some ground and pound.
Willshire being controlled here, momentarily.
Viper preventing the sweep. #T3#
Viper passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willshire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viper controlling the action here.
Viper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willshire wants to improve his position but Viper is controlling well.
Viper controlling the action here. #T4#
Willshire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viper performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willshire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Perdue Willshire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Viper shoots in and gets a takedown into Willshire's guard.
Viper with a nice head shot there.
Viper is in close to Willshire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viper is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Viper throws a strike but Willshire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willshire throws an elbow that misses. Viper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willshire's guard. Nice move by Viper!#REVR#
Viper lands a couple of elbows.
Viper wants to control from the top but Willshire keeps moving.
Viper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viper works over Willshire with some ground and pound from guard.
Viper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthony Viper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Viper working the ground and pound.
Viper is staying tight to Willshire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Willshire is trying to control Viper's posture but Viper avoids it.
Willshire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Viper looks up at the clock and then as Willshire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Viper misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Viper is chipping away with strikes.
Viper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Willshire down.
Willshire dodges the ground and pound from Viper.#T3#
Viper lands an elbow. #ROC#
Willshire is rocked!
The referee asks Viper politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Viper prefers to stall for the moment though.
Viper looks up at the clock and then as Willshire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Willshire is still in real trouble! Can Viper finish him?
Viper cracks Willshire with a big right hand but Willshire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Viper cracks Willshire with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Viper scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Willshire is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Viper can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Viper!

Event: EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
Simmons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simmons grinds an elbow into Castle's temple.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
Simmons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simmons working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like George Castle has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a strike aimed at the side of Castle's head but Castle avoids it well.#T1#
Castle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simmons.
Simmons trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Simmons 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.
Castle can't do much from the bottom here.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Castle parries the strikes from Simmons easily there. Simmons is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Simmons scores with punches from side control.
Castle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castle is avoiding damage well.
Simmons working away.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons cracks Castle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Castle prevents Simmons from improving position.
Castle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Simmons crashes against the mat.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
Simmons fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Castle is letting Simmons control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simmons connects with a decent elbow.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as Castle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Castle's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#CUT#
That has opened up George Castle's cut even more.
Simmons prevents Castle from improving his position.
Simmons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The cut above George Castle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle trying to control but Simmons postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Castle's temple. #T1#
Simmons lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
George Castle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Simmons!

Event: EFA 23 Cooke vs Tempest
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Viper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viper tries for a takedown but Lykke manages to get underhooks.
Lykke stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Viper manages to break the clinch.
Viper misses with a body kick.
Viper takes a swing at Lykke's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper misses with a few strikes there.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viper looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.#T1#
Viper misses with the combination.
Lykke slips a jab and a cross from Viper.
Viper shoots in but Lykke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.#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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lykke up against the cage.
Lykke tries a body shot but Viper blocks it. #T3#
Lykke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viper up against the cage.
Viper is working for takedown but Lykke is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viper being controlled against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lykke up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lykke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lykke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lykke for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Viper dominated that round.
That's time! Lykke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Viper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lykke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Viper looks to move away, Lykke throws a big counter combo but Viper just gets out of the way.
Viper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Viper looks to move away, Lykke throws a big counter combo but Viper just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Viper closes the distance and clinches.
Viper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lykke trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke is stalling here.
Viper is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Lykke lands a damaging elbow.
Lykke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lykke slowing the pace effectively.
Lykke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viper is defending well for now.
Viper tries a body shot but Lykke blocks it.
Lykke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lykke after a bit of a struggle.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.#BC#
Lykke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lykke slaps away a takedown attempt from Viper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Lykke misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Viper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Lykke is leaning against Viper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lykke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viper has Lykke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lykke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Lykke breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Viper shoots in.#CL2#
Viper clinches.
Viper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lykke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lykke tries to score a body lock takedown but Viper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lykke.
Viper stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Viper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viper.
Viper throws a leg kick that misses.
Lykke is looking for a counter combo.
Viper misses with a leg kick
and Lykke counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lykke as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL2#
Viper rushes Lykke and presses him up against the cage.
Lykke is struggling to control the position.
Viper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykke's elbow.
The referee calls for Lykke to work.
Lykke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lykke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #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.
Lykke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viper blocks it with crossed arms.
Viper effectively controlling the action here.
Viper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lykke is defending well.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.
Lykke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Viper prevents Lykke from breaking the clinch.
Viper effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Viper.
Viper being controlled against the cage.
Viper blocking some punches.
Lykke prevents a body shot from Viper. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lykke is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Viper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lykke slips a jab and a cross from Viper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viper throws a series of punches but Lykke avoids them all with ease.

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 Vikrama Lykke.
I think Viper 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Viper!

Event: RISE KT-2
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Gray 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.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Carvalho connects with the punch.
Carvalho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gray takes a step back to recover.
Carvalho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gray at a distance.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Carvalho misses
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray motions for Carvalho to come forward. Gray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho checks a low kick from Gray.#T1#
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Gray moves out of range as Carvalho throws a body kick.
Gray is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvalho lands a head kick!
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An inside leg kick from Gray misses.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T2#
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.
Carvalho wants to stall.
Carvalho holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Carvalho stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carvalho - that will leave a mark!
Gray is breathing heavily.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gray under the eye.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Carvalho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gray. Gray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
Gray lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Gray tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Gray to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Gray misses
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Carvalho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carvalho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carvalho cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho cracks Gray with a good jab.
Carvalho scores with a kick to the body.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Carvalho.#CL2#
Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gray, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carvalho fakes the leg kick and cracks Gray in the body.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gray momentarily.
Carvalho lands a head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carvalho - that will leave a mark!
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drew Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Derek Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Carvalho.
Gray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Carvalho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray tries to circle away but Carvalho has him pinned against the ropes.
Carvalho stalling.
Carvalho gets through Gray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Carvalho works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Carvalho lands a front kick.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf.
Gray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a left to the head.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Carvalho has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gray is trying to stall.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray prevents a body shot from Carvalho. #T3##BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Gray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carvalho. That one must have hurt.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking hook.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Carvalho stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Carvalho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Carvalho. #BC2#
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carvalho.#T4#
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Carvalho. Beautiful body shot.
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carvalho jabs Gray right on the nose. Gray blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho scores with a spinning back kick!
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a kick to the temple. Gray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho dips to his left and cracks Gray with an uppercut!
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
Carvalho lands a head kick. Gray smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Carvalho tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Carvalho lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick from Gray.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Carvalho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Carvalho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Carvalho slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Carvalho lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Carvalho scores with a kick to the body.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carvalho - the referee stops the clock and Gray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carvalho. Gray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carvalho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carvalho cracks Gray with an open hand slap.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Carvalho lands a nice hook to Gray's body. Gray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carvalho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carvalho stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.
Gray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
Gray throws a counter high kick but Carvalho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray is looking to clinch but Carvalho is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Carvalho scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a front kick that sends Gray stumbling back into the ropes.
Carvalho lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drew Carvalho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the head.
Carvalho lands with a kick to the temple. Gray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a series of strikes that have Gray backpedaling.
Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Derek Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gray if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Carvalho!
A relieved looking Drew Carvalho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1#
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Markell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.#CL#
Markell forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Daniels has Markell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daniels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Markell tumbling to the mat - Daniels dives into Markell's guard.
Daniels 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Markell is retaining full guard.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Markell wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markell wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels. #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.#SUB2#
Daniels is working for a kimura but Markell is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels stalling.
Markell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Daniels advances to half guard.
Markell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Markell is defending well. #SUB2#
Daniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Markell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markell counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Markell. Markell maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Markell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Daniels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Markell clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markell prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Markell stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Markell cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.#T1#
Markell slows down the pace here.
Markell blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Markell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markell blocks an uppercut.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Markell lands a body punch.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Markell won't allow it.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markell after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Markell has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control but Markell postures up.
Markell is chipping away with strikes.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Markell working the head with strikes. #T3#
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Markell is staying tight to Daniels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fred Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daniels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
Markell controlling the position easily from mount.
Markell looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels avoids a series of strikes thrown by Markell.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action.
Markell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markell prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Markell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Markell checks it #TD#
and Markell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markell trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Markell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Markell sits in half guard.
Markell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Daniels wants to control but Markell is having none of it.
Markell with good strikes from the mount here!
Markell working the ground and pound effectively.
Markell controlling from mount.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Markell throws some wild stikes that Daniels manages to avoid easily.
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Markell trying to control but Daniels is having none of it. #SUB#
Markell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape. #T4#
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell postures up.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

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

Event: EFA 15 Holloway vs Mccarthy
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Castle misses with the combination.
Castle misses with a low kick as Van Damme jumps back.
Castle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like George Castle has been cut.
Van Damme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Damme throws a front kick aimed at Castle's knee but Castle avoids it well.
Van Damme misses with a body kick.
Castle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Damme moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Damme looks for the body kick but Castle saw that one coming.
Castle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A big right from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme looks to land a body kick but Castle moved away.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle lands with a good body shot.
Castle's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Damme scores with a nice right hand.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Castle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Damme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Castle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Damme misses the jab.
Castle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Damme throws a combination. Castle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Damme. #CL2#
Castle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Van Damme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Damme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Damme lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Castle breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme swinging wildly here.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Castle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Van Damme there.
Van Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castle if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Damme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castle looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Castle.
And Castle tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Damme pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Castle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Damme.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Damme.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Damme. That's going to slow Castle down.
Castle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castle fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Damme scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Van Damme checks a leg kick.
Van Damme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up George Castle's cut even more.
Van Damme throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Damme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castle scrambles back to his feet.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Van Damme counters with a crisp one two that drops Castle! Van Damme thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Castle to his feet! Castle is in big trouble!#ROC#
Castle is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Damme, right into the meat.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Damme finish him?
Van Damme feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Castle collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Carvalho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Castle throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castle was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.#CL#
Carvalho moves into the clinch.#BC#
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho thuds his shin into the meat of Castle's side.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Castle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Carvalho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Carvalho throws a push kick but Castle slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho scores with a one two! Castle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Castle moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho moves out of range as Castle throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castle.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castle.
Still in the clinch, Carvalho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Carvalho to work.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carvalho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho misses with the head strike. #BC#
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Castle saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castle tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Castle throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho lands a jab to Castle's midsection.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castle unleashes a big counter combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castle throws out a leg kick but Carvalho moves out of range and Castle only half commits.
Castle throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
Castle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Castle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castle can do to turn this around?
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Castle avoids it.
Castle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Castle throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Castle tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castle throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
Castle moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Drew Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Castle.
Carvalho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Carvalho blocks the leg kick.
Carvalho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Castle blocks a leg kick.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Castle looks to move away, Carvalho throws a big counter combo but Castle just gets out of the way.
Carvalho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castle if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castle checks a leg kick nicely.
Castle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Castle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drew Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Carvalho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carvalho throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Castle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle avoids a kick to the body.
Castle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Castle wants to counter the offense by Carvalho and move into the clinch position.
Carvalho stalks Castle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castle's face. Castle staggers backwards, shaken.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Carvalho is looking for a counter combo.
Castle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carvalho.
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Castle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!#CL#
Carvalho drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Carvalho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Castle prevents a body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Castle defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carvalho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a straight right. Castle didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Castle clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castle misses with the combination. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castle.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Carvalho thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Castle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Castle misses its intended target.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. Castle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carvalho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castle slips under a jab.
Castle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Castle moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Castle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho thuds his shin into the meat of Castle's side.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castle momentarily.
Castle throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Castle avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
A solid body kick from Carvalho.
Castle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castle throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drew Carvalho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvalho throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle misses with a body kick.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho stalks Castle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castle's face. Castle staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carvalho 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Carvalho!
Drew Carvalho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Tank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Tank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Tank throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gray sprawls and moves away.
Tank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Tank backing away here, and Gray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Gray.#TD#
Tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Tank.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gray can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Tank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gray!
Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tank punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Tank working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gray turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tank off and cradles Gray's limp body as Tank celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thomas Tank!

Event: QFC Tournament 816 Round 3
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Castle misses with a few strikes there.
Trudo is looking to counter punch.
Castle tries to clinch there but Trudo circles away. #CL#
Trudo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Castle manages to break the clinch.
Trudo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trudo.
Castle takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like George Castle has been cut.
Castle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trudo lands with a shot to the body.
Trudo looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Trudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Trudo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle slips a jab and a cross from Trudo.
Micky Trudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle scores with a head kick.
Castle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Trudo stuns Castle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL#
Trudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trudo lands a body shot.
Castle looks winded!
Castle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudo is looking to break free of the clinch but Castle has double underhooks.
Trudo is trying to break free.
Trudo is trying to break the clinch but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Trudo.
Trudo tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Trudo back against the cage.
Castle blocks a body shot from Trudo.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Trudo.
Trudo lands a right hand.
Trudo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castle tries a body shot but Trudo blocks it.
Trudo tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Trudo tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle is looking to control Trudo's arms but Trudo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castle has his back to the cage. #T2#
Trudo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudo backwards.
Trudo misses with a punch on the inside.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trudo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trudo swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Castle manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudo.
Castle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trudo with a body shot.
Trudo takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
Trudo sets himself, and Castle steps forward looking for the clinch! Trudo avoids it this time.
Castle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Trudo misses.
Castle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trudo misses with a looping left.
Castle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Castle misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Castle moves into range and clinches up with Trudo.#BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Trudo moves into range and clinches up with Castle.
Trudo is trying to break the clinch but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Trudo tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle throws an elbow but it misses.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trudo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trudo cracks Castle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castle eats them both and turns towards Trudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trudo scores with a nice right hand.
Trudo misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Castle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castle there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Trudo slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
Trudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Castle jabs Trudo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trudo lands with an uppercut that bounces Castle off the cage and back into range.
Castle keeps Trudo at a distance using the push kick.
Castle throws a front kick that sends Trudo stumbling back into the cage.
Trudo cracks Castle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Trudo.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Trudo.
Trudo swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
Castle throws a counter combo.
Trudo throws a right hand that Castle ducks under and follows up with a left that Castle also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudo misses the target.
Castle tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Trudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Castle's cut.
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#
Castle misses with a double jab.
Trudo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castle's head backwards.
Trudo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudo scores with a jab.
No joy there for Trudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Micky Trudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trudo throws a series of punches but Castle avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Trudo.
Castle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castle.
Castle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trudo.
Castle is looking to clinch but Trudo is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Trudo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Trudo connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudo throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Trudo closes the distance and clinches.
Trudo has a couple of punches blocked by Castle.
Castle controlling the action here for a moment.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trudo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trudo misses with some punches.
Trudo is trying to push Castle away but Castle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudo.
Trudo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trudo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Castle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Trudo.
Castle with the counter takedown but Trudo avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castle.
Castle feints the counter takedown.
Micky Trudo is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Trudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trudo tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trudo misses with a hook.
Trudo looks to land a right hand but Castle moved out of range.
Trudo misses with the combination.
Trudo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle. #T3#
Trudo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Trudo rushes Castle and presses him up against the cage.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Trudo drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Trudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Castle tries a body shot but Trudo blocks it.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Trudo.
Castle stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Castle misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Castle darts in and clinches Trudo up against the cage.
Trudo swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trudo is trying to force a seperation but Castle has the dominant position.
Micky Trudo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Trudo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle blocks a body shot from Trudo.
Trudo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Trudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Castle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Castle throws a body shot but no joy.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castle - that will leave a mark!
Trudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Trudo clinches up against the cage.
Trudo digs a right hand into Castle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castle's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Trudo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trudo is leaning against Castle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castle can do to turn this around?
Trudo has had enough of the clinch but Castle keeps him there for the moment.
Trudo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Trudo on the inside.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castle effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Trudo throws a leg kick but Castle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trudo looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
As Trudo backs off Castle throws a huge counter combo but Trudo manages to avoid it all.
Castle wants to clinch up but Trudo keeps it at a distance.
Trudo fails to land with a series of punches.
Trudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trudo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castle finds it's way round the side to connect with Trudo's head.
Castle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trudo.
Trudo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trudo swinging wildly here. #CL#
Trudo closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the cage.
Trudo works on Castle's body with a couple of short punches.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Trudo fails to land. #T2#
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Trudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Trudo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Castle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trudo blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle prevents a body shot from Trudo.
Trudo lands with a short shot to the head.
Trudo tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castle blocks a body shot from Trudo.
Trudo is trying to break the clinch but Castle is controlling him.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Trudo.
Trudo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Castle stalling.
Trudo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trudo wants to get back to striking at distance but Castle won't allow it.
Trudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle is trying to stall.
Castle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trudo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trudo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trudo's defenses.
Trudo has a couple of punches blocked by Castle.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trudo is defending well for now.#T4#
Trudo is trying to push Castle away but Castle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Trudo manages to break the clinch.
Trudo misses with a few strikes there.
Castle wants to counter the offense by Trudo and move into the clinch position.
Trudo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Castle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trudo.
Trudo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Trudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Trudo misses.
Trudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle scores with a shot to the body.
Castle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trudo throws a lazy uppercut
and Castle counters with a left and a right that stings Trudo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Trudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trudo 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Micky Trudo!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Micky Trudo!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Micky Trudo!

Micky Trudo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 816 Round 2
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Trinalde tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Trinalde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Trinalde unleashes a big counter combination but Castle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trinalde or perhaps it was just good defense by Castle, which made it look bad.
Castle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trinalde.
Castle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Castle misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Trinalde shoots in.
George Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Trinalde.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castle slips a jab and a cross from Trinalde.
Castle thuds his shin into the meat of Trinalde's side.
Castle fails to land with a series of punches.
Trinalde misses with a takedown
and Castle counters with an outside leg kick.
Trinalde looks winded!
Castle throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Castle drives through and clinches with Trinalde against the cage. #T2#
Castle stalling against the cage. #BC#
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Castle has Trinalde up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Castle breaks the clinch.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Trinalde feints and as Castle raises his hands in defense, Trinalde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trinalde is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Trinalde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Castle wants to control but Trinalde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castle is trying to escape back to his feet but Trinalde uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Trinalde decides to stand back up. Trinalde steps back and let's Castle get back to his feet.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Castle! Trinalde is out on his feet! Castle rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Trinalde is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Trinalde is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Castle!

Event: QFC Tournament 816 Round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Castle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zahir takes a step back to recover.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amal Zahir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Castle has knocked Zahir down with a huge combo! Castle steps away and waves a wobbly Zahir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL2#
Zahir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Castle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castle lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Zahir misses.
Castle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zahir.
Zahir misses with a combination #TD#
and Castle counters with a shoot takedown. Zahir fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Zahir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zahir looks winded!#T1#
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zahir. #CL#
Castle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zahir, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castle.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zahir throws a head punch that misses.
Zahir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castle keeps control of Zahir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Castle breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Castle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zahir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Castle drops Zahir with a beautiful combination! Zahir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castle is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Zahir is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Amal Zahir has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle connects with a leg kick. Zahir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zahir is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Zahir is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zahir scores with a four punch combination!
Zahir seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#
It looks like George Castle has been cut.#CL#
Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zahir being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Zahir working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castle lands a front kick.#KD#
Castle lands a big head kick that sends Zahir tumbling to the mat! Castle takes a step backwards and waves Zahir back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Castle backs off Zahir throws a huge counter combo but Castle manages to avoid it all.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Zahir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Castle closes the distance and pushes Zahir back into the cage.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Castle.
Zahir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Castle rushes Zahir and presses him up against the cage.
Zahir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castle lands with a right to the head.
Castle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zahir up against the cage.
Castle prevents Zahir from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Castle. #BC#
Castle manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Castle throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zahir's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Castle lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). George Castle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Viper leaves Kotrc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotrc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kotrc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viper.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viper as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Viper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.
Kotrc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viper circles away.
Kotrc connects with a body shot that sends Viper's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kotrc with that takedown attempt.
Kotrc dives in for a single leg takedown but Viper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kotrc wants to clinch.#T1##TD#
Viper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Viper is trying to control. Kotrc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kotrc pushes Viper off looking to stand but Viper dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Viper connects with a nice short shot to Kotrc's temple.
Viper wants to advance to full mount but Kotrc doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kotrc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Viper trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Kotrc wants to stand and escape but Viper is having none of it.
Viper lands a couple of digs.
Kotrc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotrc keeping moving, preventing Viper from controlling successfully.
Kotrc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viper chips away with some ground and pound.
Viper trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Viper looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Viper looking to sit in guard and control but Kotrc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Viper has his feet on Kotrc's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kotrc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viper doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotrc circles away.
Kotrc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viper.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kotrc is defended easily by Viper.#T4#
Viper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotrc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viper throws a front kick aimed at Kotrc's knee but Kotrc avoids it well.
Kotrc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viper tries to avoid it but Kotrc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viper to the ground. Viper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viper throws a big counter combination but Kotrc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotrc.
Kotrc looks winded!
Kotrc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viper throws out a leg kick but Kotrc moves out of range and Viper only half commits.
Kotrc doesn't manage to clinch there - Viper circles away.
Kotrc shoots in looking for a takedown but Viper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kotrc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Viper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Viper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kotrc's guard.
Viper stops Kotrc from standing up.
Viper stays in close to Kotrc's body and controls the position.
Viper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotrc can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kotrc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kotrc wants to stand but Viper is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viper trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Viper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Viper throws a right and a left that Kotrc avoids nicely.
Viper tries to clinch up
letting Kotrc counter with a right hand. #TD#
Viper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kotrc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kotrc is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Viper is looking for a kimura here.
Kotrc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Viper throws a strike but Kotrc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kotrc drops back looking for a leg! Viper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viper manages to kick Kotrc off! Kotrc jumps back into Viper's guard.
Kotrc is breathing heavily.
Viper is trying to control the position but Kotrc postures up.
Kotrc trying to control the position from guard on top but Viper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Viper pushes Kotrc off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Kotrc has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Viper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kotrc's guard.
Kotrc keeping moving, preventing Viper from controlling successfully.
Viper stopping the sweep attempt from Kotrc.
Viper trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Viper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kotrc keeping moving, preventing Viper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Viper is in close to Kotrc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viper working some strikes from top position.
Kotrc wants to hit a switch here but Viper passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kotrc there!
Anthony Viper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viper lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kotrc?
Viper working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Viper landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Viper dominated that second round.
That's time! Viper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viper slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotrc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kotrc dives in for a single leg takedown but Viper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viper is looking for a counter combo.
Kotrc looks for a takedown but Viper sprawls well.
Anthony Viper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.
Kotrc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viper swivels and escapes.
Viper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotrc is just out of range.
Viper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kotrc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kotrc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Viper throws a low kick but Kotrc moves out of range easily.
Kotrc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viper.
Viper leaves Kotrc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotrc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kotrc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kotrc.#TD#
Viper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kotrc to the mat! Kotrc manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viper chips away with some ground and pound.
Viper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kotrc's head.
Viper is stalling in the full guard.
Viper distracts Kotrc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Viper lands a couple of elbows.
Viper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Kotrc is rocked!
Viper controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotrc is still in real trouble! Can Viper finish him?
Viper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kotrc seems to have recovered his senses.
Viper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Viper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kotrc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viper defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viper works over Kotrc with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Viper stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kotrc throws up his legs and catches Viper in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Viper tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kotrc! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Petr Kotrc!

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