Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch.
Piekny is struggling to control the position.
Piekny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitstain walks away with a smile on his face. Piekny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Piekny has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch. #TD2#
Piekny gets control of Pitstain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piekny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain wanted to stand there but Piekny had control of the position.
Piekny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Pitstain gets to his feet. Piekny looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Pitstain misses with a low kick.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitstain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piekny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitstain is fending him off so far but Piekny persists. Nope, Pitstain circles away and we're back to standing.
Piekny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitstain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Piekny dives in and scores a takedown into Pitstain's guard.#ES#
Pitstain pushes Piekny off and gets back to his feet.
Pitstain misses with a straight right.
Piekny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Piekny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitstain.
Pitstain swings for the body but Piekny moves out of range. #CL2#
Piekny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitstain wants to break free but Piekny has control.
Piekny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitstain smiles and moves away.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piekny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitstain blocks a head kick by Piekny.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitstain throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitstain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piekny.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Piekny has Pitstain up against the cage in a clinch.
Piekny fails to pull guard.
Pitstain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piekny. #BC2#
Piekny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Piekny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Piekny is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Piekny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Piekny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitstain is just riding it out for now. Piekny eventually gives up the hold.
Piekny trying to pass the guard but Pitstain defending well.
Piekny is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitstain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Piekny is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Pitstain is defending against the submission attempts here by Piekny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris Piekny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Piekny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pitstain gets caught flat footed, as Piekny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pitstain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Piekny moves out of range.
And Piekny tries to counter it with a takedown but Pitstain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Piekny with a series of wild strikes but Piekny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piekny avoids the head kick by Pitstain. #TD2#
Piekny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pitstain's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piekny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piekny wants to control but Pitstain is keeping him busy.
Piekny uses his free foot to push down on Pitstain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pitstain.
Pitstain is squirming around, avoiding Piekny's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Piekny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Piekny tries to control but Pitstain wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Pitstain really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Piekny takes Pitstain's back. #SUB2#
Piekny is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Piekny is looking for the choke from the back position but Pitstain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Piekny working for the choke. #SUB2#
Piekny is looking for the choke from the back position but Pitstain is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Piekny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pitstain is defending well though. Piekny let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Piekny has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pitstain is in real trouble here. Piekny gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pitstain is tapping out! Piekny wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Piekny!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: MILF 42 The Day After 4/20
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Golovkan leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Golovkan instigates a clinch.
Golovkan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golovkan is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Golovkan wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Golovkan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Golovkan closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Golovkan has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Golovkan tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Golovkan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovkan goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkan enables Adams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adams wants to control from the top but Golovkan keeps moving.
Golovkan trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Golovkan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Golovkan trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Adams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Golovkan wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Golovkan feints the counter takedown.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golovkan but Golovkan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams dives in and grabs Golovkan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golovkan pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.#T3#
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Golovkan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golovkan misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Golovkan darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Golovkan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Golovkan has him pressed against the cage.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Golovkan has the dominant position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Golovkan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams shoots in but Golovkan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Golovkan.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Golovkan sprawls well.
Golovkan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Golovkan tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Golovkan is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Golovkan avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gennaday Golovkan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golovkan defends well and Adams ends up having to push Golovkan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Golovkan is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Golovkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Golovkan is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golovkan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Golovkan is looking for a takedown.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaday Golovkan.#TD2#
Golovkan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Golovkan is trying to keep Adams in close. #SUB2#
Golovkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams wants to control from the top but Golovkan keeps moving.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams wants to control from the top but Golovkan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Golovkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Golovkan is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Golovkan tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovkan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams tries for a takedown but Golovkan circles away easily
and Golovkan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Golovkan moves into the clinch successfully.
Golovkan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golovkan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golovkan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golovkan tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golovkan to the ground. Golovkan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Golovkan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golovkan defends well and Adams ends up having to push Golovkan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Golovkan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkan stalling.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Golovkan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golovkan after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Golovkan pulls Adams into guard.
Adams trying to control but Golovkan is working from the bottom.
Golovkan pulls Adams in close to his closed guard and prevents Adams from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golovkan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Golovkan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Golovkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovkan wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golovkan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golovkan wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Golovkan wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennaday Golovkan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adams goes for a double leg but Golovkan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Golovkan continues to drive forward.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Golovkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Golovkan is trying to drag Adams to the mat but Adams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golovkan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Golovkan breaks from the clinch.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golovkan defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Adams dodges the punch combination from Golovkan.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Golovkan clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Golovkan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golovkan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.#TD2#
Golovkan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Golovkan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Golovkan wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Golovkan trying to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Golovkan working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily. #SUB2#
Golovkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Golovkan keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Golovkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Golovkan. Golovkan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smash Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golovkan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Golovkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Golovkan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Golovkan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Golovkan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Golovkan shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Adams shoots in and bounces Golovkan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Golovkan pulls Adams in close to his closed guard and prevents Adams from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennaday Golovkan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golovkan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennaday Golovkan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Fei Hung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramisu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fei Hung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tiramisu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fei Hung moves out of range as Tiramisu throws a body kick.
Fei Hung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fei Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fei Hung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fei Hung misses with a series of wild punches.
Wong Fei Hung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramisu throws a sloppy head kick and Fei Hung moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Hung misses the target.
Tiramisu tries to clinch up but Fei Hung circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fei Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramisu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hung works Tiramisu's body with a nice hook.
Tiramisu looks winded!#KD#
Fei Hung cracks Tiramisu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiramisu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fei Hung finish him? #CUT#It looks like Steven Tiramisu has been cut.#T1#
Tiramisu switches off momentarily and Fei Hung cracks him with a monster right hand! Tiramisu topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fei Hung dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fei Hung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wong Fei Hung!

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Claude shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Headingery is trying to maintain the position but Claude is very close to passing his half guard.
Headingery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Headingery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Claude is looking to take a break and control but Headingery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Claude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude is thwarting Headingery's attempts to control the position.
Claude is looking to advance position but Headingery won't allow it.
Headingery has hold of Claude's hands but Claude slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Headingery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claude lands a nice short elbow.
Headingery tries to roll over but Claude keeps him under control.
Claude looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Headingery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Claude scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Claude.
Headingery is trying to stand up here but Claude is controlling him well.
Claude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claude is controlling the pace. #T2#
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claude postures up and lands a big shot to Headingery's brow.
Headingery 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.
Claude lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery has momentary wrist control but Claude slips an elbow through the middle.
Claude sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Claude works over Headingery with some ground and pound from guard.
Claude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claude works over Headingery with some ground and pound from guard.
Claude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claude is one step ahead there.
Claude not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Headingery working a defensive guard here.
Claude working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headingery's head.
Claude passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Claude slows the pace down in half guard.
Claude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claude lands with a punch from half guard.
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claude tries to pass to full mount but Headingery defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claude is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Claude there.
Headingery is pressing down on Claude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Claude shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Claude showed some decent athleticism there.
Claude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Headingery wants to control but Claude is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claude is pressing down on Headingery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Headingery is holding on for now.
Claude lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Claude working over Headingery with some ground and pound. Headingery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Headingery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Claude.
Claude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claude lands a nice short elbow.
Claude is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Claude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headingery can do to turn this around?
Headingery trying to hold on to Claude's head to control him but Claude postures up. #T2#
Claude not doing much here.
Claude is looking to advance position but Headingery won't allow it.
Claude seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Headingery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jean Claude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Claude is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Headingery!
Claude controlling his opponent.
Claude trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claude scoring with strikes but Headingery is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Claude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Claude lands a couple of good shots and Headingery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Headingery is rocked!
Claude is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Headingery is still in real trouble! Can Claude finish him?
Claude not allowing Headingery to control his hands.
Headingery is breathing heavily.
Headingery is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Claude lands a series of strikes from the back and Headingery goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
Jean Claude retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jean Claude 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: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Vaughan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Vaughan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Vaughan landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaughan controlling from the top position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard but Vaughan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vaughan working the body and head with strikes.
Vaughan landing strikes. #T1#
A control attempt from Smith but he's now mounted!
Vaughan controlling from the full mount.
Vaughan is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Vaughan! Smith is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!

Event: ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Tiramisu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wegner misses the target. #TD#
Wegner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tiramisu's half guard.
Wegner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wegner lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Wegner.
Wegner working the head and body with strikes.
Wegner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tiramisu quite badly. Tiramisu pulls Wegner in close trying to recover. Wegner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tiramisu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tiramisu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

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

Event: FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Headingery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Headingery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Headingery slips under a jab.
Jim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
We've been hearing reports that Headingery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Headingery takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Headingery doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Headingery with that takedown attempt.
Headingery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.#TD#
Headingery feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Headingery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Thomas's guard. #SUB#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headingery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Headingery pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Headingery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Headingery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thomas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Pitstain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Boran gets to his feet. Pitstain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitstain misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Boran counters with a single leg into guard. Pitstain didn't expect that.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom. #ES#
Pitstain kicks Boran off and gets to his feet.
Pitstain swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
A nice side step and Boran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitstain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Boran goes for a double leg but Pitstain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitstain continues to drive forward.
Pitstain misses with a combination #TD2#
and Boran counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boran seems to be working for a kimura but Pitstain defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran wants to take a breather but Pitstain is having none of it.
Boran lands strikes from half guard.
Boran is pressing down on Pitstain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pitstain is holding on for now.
Boran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pitstain!
Pitstain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it.
Pitstain's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee warns Pitstain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Boran working for a guillotine from mount but Pitstain is in no mood to give up.
Boran lands a big elbow.
Boran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boran looking to finish Pitstain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pitstain!
Boran with shots to the head and body - Pitstain looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!#SUB2#
Boran is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pitstain is surviving well by controlling Boran's body position as best he can.
Boran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pitstain because Boran loaded up on that one.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it. #T3#
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Pitstain taking shots to the head.
Boran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boran working Pitstain over with strikes here.
Pitstain is trying to stand up.
Boran pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Boran controlling from the full mount.
Boran punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Pitstain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Boran connects with a bit shot that sees Pitstain covering up! More strikes from Boran and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boran is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Boran!
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Headingery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Headingery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to control but Headingery postures up.#SUB#
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Headingery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Headingery tries for a kimura but Man is defending well. #SUB#
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Man is trying to control Headingery's posture but Headingery avoids it. #SUB#
Headingery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Headingery is working to tighten his grip on Man's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Man has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Headingery is really squeezing tight and eventually Man passes out! Headingery breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery!

Event: FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Cooke stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Cooke moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith taking a breather. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke misses with the combination. #CL#
Cooke clinches up against the cage.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Cooke circles away.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cooke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milton Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cooke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Cooke shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Milton Cooke has been cut.
Cooke prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cooke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to break free.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milton Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooke avoids it.
Smith looks winded!
The referee calls for Cooke to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Cooke shrugs off.
Cooke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Smith prevents Cooke from breaking the clinch.
Cooke keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to break free but Cooke pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break free.
Cooke wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooke throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Cooke throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.#CL#
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith keeps control of Cooke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to break free but Cooke has control.
Cooke is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Cooke lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Cooke takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Derrick Smith has been cut.
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Cooke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Milton Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Cooke tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Cooke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Milton Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooke wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooke rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cooke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooke.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Cooke clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cooke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Cooke is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cooke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milton Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Smith.
Milton Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Cooke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cooke is in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here. #SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Cooke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Smith. #CL#
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith taking a breather.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke fails to pull guard.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith prevents Cooke from breaking the clinch.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooke is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. #T3#
Smith is trying to stall.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cooke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Cooke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Cooke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Cooke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Cooke can't get the takedown.
Cooke can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Cooke dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Smith wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #CL#
Cooke moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Cooke fails to pull guard.
Cooke tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooke tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to stall but Cooke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooke has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cooke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Cooke tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Smith's defenses. It connects perfectly with Smith's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milton Cooke!

Event: ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tiramisu gets a clinch.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiramisu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shamrock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tiramisu tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position. #TD#
Shamrock is trying to trip Tiramisu. He has hold of a leg but Tiramisu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shamrock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shamrock working some strikes from top position.
Shamrock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shamrock controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock passes Tiramisu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Shamrock lands with a punch from half guard.
Shamrock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Shamrock connects with a nice short shot to Tiramisu's temple.
Tiramisu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tiramisu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamrock working over Tiramisu with some ground and pound. Tiramisu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shamrock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shamrock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tiramisu looks winded!
Shamrock working over Tiramisu with some ground and pound. Tiramisu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shamrock lands a nice short elbow.
Tiramisu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock working over Tiramisu with some ground and pound. Tiramisu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tiramisu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shamrock scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Tiramisu is rocked!
Shamrock lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tiramisu! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shamrock jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Shamrock!
Our winner, Ken Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UIW 12: Road to Champions 6
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
Watson wants to stand back up but Adams manages to pass into side control.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
Watson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Adams remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looks up at the clock and then as Watson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adams scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Adams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Watson some visible discomfort.
Adams cracks Watson with a big right hand but Watson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Adams.#ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Adams connects with a bit shot that sees Watson covering up! More strikes from Adams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adams is our winner by TKO!

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

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Krinov checks it #TD#
and Krinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitstain's guard.#SUB#
Krinov drops back looking for a leg! Pitstain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pitstain manages to kick Krinov off! Krinov jumps back into Pitstain's guard. #SU#
Krinov stands up and waves to Pitstain to follow him.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Pitstain does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitstain, which made it look bad.
As Krinov backs off Pitstain throws a huge counter combo but Krinov manages to avoid it all.
Krinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Krinov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pitstain looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krinov wants to control from the top but Pitstain keeps moving.
Krinov is in close to Pitstain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Krinov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Krinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krinov distracts Pitstain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krinov trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Krinov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Krinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krinov is standing up over Pitstain. Pitstain looks to escape but Krinov dives into side control.
Krinov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Krinov scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Krinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Krinov is working to tighten his grip on Pitstain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pitstain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Krinov is really squeezing tight and eventually Pitstain passes out! Krinov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alek Krinov!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Blanco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Headingery doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Headingery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Headingery has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blanco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Headingery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blanco! #SUB2#
Headingery has hold of Blanco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blanco seems comfortable defending it but Headingery has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blanco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blanco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Headingery couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massif Headingery!

Event: ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Tiramisu misses with a combination #TD2#
so Norris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Norris stands up from Tiramisu's guard - Norris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tiramisu is breathing heavily.
Norris scores with a jab.
Tiramisu walks into a jab.#CL2#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiramisu, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramisu.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiramisu tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris. #ROC2#Tiramisu is rocked!#T1#
Norris creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tiramisu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tiramisu drops to his knees and Norris pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chunk Norris!
An out of breath Chunk Norris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Flare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Flare.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Flare controls his hands.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare blocking some punches. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Flare gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Flare against the cage.
Smith prevents Flare from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Smith pulls Flare into guard. #T1#
Flare chips away with some ground and pound.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Flare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flare passes into half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Flare from advancing position.
Smith wants to control but Flare is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Flare decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Smith pushes Flare up against the cage in a clinch.
Flare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks winded!#CL#
Flare clinches.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flare to keep the fight standing.
Flare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #T3##BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flare working aggressively here.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Flare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flare stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith has Flare pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flare is trying to break free.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Flare tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Flare ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Flare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Flare blocks an uppercut.
Flare is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flare's efforts to push away.
Flare wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Flare avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Flare being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Flare.
Smith has Flare pushed against the cage.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is stalling here. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Flare won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flare takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3##TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flare uses from the top position.
Flare trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith controlling the position.
Flare prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Flare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Flare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith works Flare's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Flare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flare looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Flare tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flare wants it to stay on the feet.
Flare throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Flare misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flare avoids it really well and circles away.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.#T2#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flare's face.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Flare avoids the body shot from Smith.
Flare changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flare defends well and Smith ends up having to push Flare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Flare closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flare missing with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3##BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Flare working hard to break the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Flare was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Flare clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flare jumps guard but Smith stands there with Flare around his waist. Flare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derrick Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flare, pushing him back against the cage.
Flare tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Flare is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flare fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
Flare moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Smith!

Event: FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Headingery's head back.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Headingery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooks won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Headingery has hold of Brooks's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brooks tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Headingery cranks the arm and Brooks screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brooks, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Massif Headingery!

Event: UIW 8: Redemption
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Try connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Try connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Try sends Adams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Try is motioning to the referee to let Adams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams is holding his hands too far apart here. Try throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Adams is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lighter Island Try!
A very excited looking Lighter Island Try made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Dario Bin Laden has been cut.
Bin Laden avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Pitstain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bin Laden moves out of range of the body kick from Pitstain.
Nice shot by Pitstain.
Bin Laden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pitstain lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bin Laden falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Pitstain!
A relieved looking Rodney Pitstain 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: UIW 4
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Saari looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.#TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saari's guard.
Saari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saari's head.
Saari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saari's guard.
Adams is in close to Saari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Saari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saari is tightening it up a little... Adams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Adams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Adams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nuori Saari!

Event: FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavente's sensitive parts.
Smith is looking to clinch but Lavente is avoiding it.
Lavente is looking for a counter combo.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Lavente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavente seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith wants to clinch up but Lavente keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch up but Lavente keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavente was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lavente pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavente swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Lavente could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lavente throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Lavente looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lavente tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavente.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lavente's efforts to push away.
Lavente is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lavente definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lavente paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavente swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Lazlo Lavente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a head kick but Lavente moves out of range.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Lavente looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Lavente. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith is looking to clinch but Lavente is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Lavente.
Smith feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick. #T3#
Smith throws a head kick but Lavente moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lavente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
It appears Lavente was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lavente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch.
Lavente bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Lavente sprawls well.
Smith looks winded!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lavente quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lavente moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavente.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lavente counter with a right hand.
Lavente connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to clinch up but Lavente keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavente is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lazlo Lavente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lavente's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith misses with the combination.
Lavente throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith rushes Lavente and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavente swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavente is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Lavente counters with a leg kick.
Lavente lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lavente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Lavente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Derrick Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lavente darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lavente counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up but Lavente circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavente looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Lavente pushes him away.
Lavente throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavente digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Lavente closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Lavente manages to break the clinch.
Smith slips under a jab.
A jab from Smith misses.
Lavente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith looks to clinch
and Lavente counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Lavente lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavente circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith closes the distance but Lavente moves to the side
and Lavente counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lavente is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Lazlo Lavente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
Lavente throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Lavente misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Lavente counters with a left hand that sends Smith to the canvas! #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Lavente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Lavente trying to control the pace.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Lavente is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Lavente is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavente continues to stall.
Lavente'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazlo Lavente dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavente swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lavente wants it to stay on the feet.
Lavente thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith tries to clinch there but Lavente circles away.
It looked like Lavente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lavente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Lavente throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavente avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lavente tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch but Lavente is avoiding it.
Lavente looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Lavente tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Lavente up against the cage.
Lavente is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Lavente working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to clinch but Lavente is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Lavente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lavente.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Lavente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavente is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith shoots in but Lavente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazlo Lavente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Lavente moves out of range.
As Smith looks to move away, Lavente throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lavente. That did some damage!
Lavente lands a slapping body shot.
Lavente throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lavente throws out the jab.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Lavente pushes him away.#T2#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Lavente jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lavente lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavente chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavente is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lavente pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavente throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lavente misses the target.
Lavente missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavente counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lavente tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Derrick Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lavente tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Lavente pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lavente's guard.
Lazlo Lavente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lavente has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lavente.#ES#
Lavente has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavente prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC#
Lavente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazlo Lavente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lavente, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazlo Lavente!
Our winner, Lazlo Lavente, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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