Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: gc147.5
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Cantor fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Peace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Peace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cantor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantor is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Peace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cantor trying to remain calm as Peace controls from the top position.
Cantor's coaches at Spetznaz Training Center 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.
It looks like Peace might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cantor can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantor is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantor is looking to regain half guard here but Peace keeps moving and retains side control.
Cantor wants to control but Peace postures up.#SUB2#
Peace tries for a kimura but Cantor is defending well.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantor keeps working.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace takes a little break here. Cantor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Cantor tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor is not content to let Peace control the position.
Cantor tries to bench press Peace off him but Peace keeps the position.
We've been informed that Peace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cantor is trying to control Peace's posture but Peace avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peace defending well as Cantor loads up on a big left hand.
Peace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cantor somewhat.
Peace appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cantor throws an off balance right hand
and Peace counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Peace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cantor did well to prevent Peace getting side control.
Cantor trying to get back to full guard but Peace takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peace controlling the pace for now.
Cantor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cantor trying to control but Peace is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Peace dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cantor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cantor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peace circles away.#TD2#
Peace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cantor!
Peace trying to control the action but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Peace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor struggling a bit here.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantor keeps working. #T1#
Peace controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace working away.
Cantor tries to buck Peace off but Peace is having none of it.
Cantor is trying to control Peace's posture but Peace avoids it.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Peace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cantor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peace trying to control the position but Cantor is working away.
Peace just content to control the position.
Peace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Cantor gets back to half guard.
Cantor is controlling Peace's trapped leg to prevent Peace from advancing to side control.#T3#
Cantor won't allow Peace to pass to mount.
Peace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cantor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantor.#TD#
Cantor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warren Peace has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Peace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peace is refusing to be controlled, as Cantor sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Peace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peace looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantor working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Peace looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Peace looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cantor passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Peace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cantor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantor is in Peace's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peace is on top in guard. #REVB#
Peace wants to pass the guard but Cantor is keeping the position.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peace defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor working a defensive guard here.
Cantor has his hands on Peace's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Cantor is looking for a triangle but Peace pushes his legs off easily.
Peace preventing the sweep.
Peace is stalling in the full guard.
Cantor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peace preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cantor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peace defends well.
Peace is pushing down on Cantor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cantor is fighting to maintain full guard but Peace has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Peace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Peace is trying to control the action in half guard but Cantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peace trying to control the action but Cantor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cantor works the jab nicely.
Peace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cantor under the eye.#TD#
Cantor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peace's guard.
Cantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but Peace is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Peace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Warren Peace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peace is trying to hold Cantor in close to prevent damage but Cantor has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Peace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peace is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantor.
Cantor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantor working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peace 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: gc144
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantor.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cantor wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Cantor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cantor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cantor trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones prevents Cantor from improving his position.#T1#
Cantor wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cantor's head. #SUB2#
Cantor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Cantor gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cantor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones tries to stand but Cantor is controlling from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Cantor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cantor is controlling Jones's posture.
Our spies down at at Spetznaz Training Center inform us that Cantor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cantor looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Cantor looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Cantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #SUB2#
Cantor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cantor looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cantor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cantor defends it well.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Cantor struggling a bit here.
Cantor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Cantor gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cantor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Cantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cantor looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Cantor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Cantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
Cantor misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantor slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cantor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cantor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Cantor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Cantor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cantor misses with an uppercut.
Cantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Cantor does no damage. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznetsov. #TD#
Cantor manages to pull guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get up but he can't break Cantor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov won't allow Cantor to sweep him here. #T1#
Kuznetsov wants to get up but he can't break Cantor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but Cantor is controlling from the bottom.
Cantor trying to control the position.
Cantor has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Cantor looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Cantor lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Cantor moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cantor takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Cantor jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Cantor around his waist. Cantor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Cantor blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cantor blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Cantor misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Cantor strikes.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Cantor strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cantor under the eye.
Cantor lands a jab to the nose.
Cantor avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Cantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Cantor moves out of range.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Cantor's knee but Cantor avoids it well.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Cantor pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Cantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Cantor tries to avoid it.
Cantor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Cantor tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cantor throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cantor's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cantor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuznetsov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
A jab from Cantor misses.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cantor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cantor throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Cantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantor.
Cantor misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cantor looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Cantor misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Cantor's leg. Cantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. Cantor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cantor blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Cantor looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cantor throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Cantor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cantor throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Cantor throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cantor connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Cantor misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cantor throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Cantor throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Cantor.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Cantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cantor prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Cantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Cantor blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Cantor throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Cantor pushes him off.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cantor connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Cantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cantor loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Cantor ducked under it nicely.
Cantor misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Cantor strikes.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
Kuznetsov defending well as Cantor loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a front kick that sends Cantor stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
letting Cantor counter with a right hand.
Cantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantor.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Cantor misses. #T4##CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Cantor blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cantor backwards. #BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov catches Cantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Cantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Cantor is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov 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#
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Cantor works over Kuznetsov's head and body with a nice combination.
Cantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantor.
Cantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Cantor misses.
A slow jab from Cantor misses its intended target.
Cantor tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Cantor's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cantor.
Cantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Cantor's body.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Cantor moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cantor misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Cantor looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cantor.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Cantor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor misses with a straight left.
Cantor throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Cantor misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Cantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Nice cross by Cantor.
Cantor misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Cantor gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Cantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cantor misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cantor blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Cantor blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Cantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Cantor's ribcage. Cantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Cantor looking for a takedown.
Cantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Roger Cantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Cantor into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

Event: GAMMA#616 Fjera v Gunnar
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Cantor misses.
Cantor misses with an uppercut
and Putin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cantor misses with a looping right.
Putin counters with a body kick.
Cantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Putin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Putin slips under a jab from Cantor.
Cantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Cantor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Putin is trying to defend but Cantor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cantor prevents Putin from standing back up. #T1#
Putin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cantor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cantor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Putin is trying to stand.
Cantor is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Cantor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putin quickly recovers to half guard.
Putin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cantor manages to move to mount!
Cantor lands a big shot there that rocks Putin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Putin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cantor looking to ground and pound but Putin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cantor.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Cantor's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Cantor looking to ground and pound but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cantor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Putin is trying to stand.
Putin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cantor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cantor controlling the position easily from mount.
Cantor is landing with some decent strikes but Putin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Cantor lands a big shot there that rocks Putin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cantor unloads with some shots from mount but Putin bucks and avoids them well.
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cantor.
Putin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cantor with a couple of short strikes.
Cantor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Putin is looking to escape.
Cantor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cantor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Cantor goes for a double leg but Putin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putin continues to drive forward.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cantor dives in for a single leg takedown but Putin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Putin tries to sprawl but Cantor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantor connects with a jab.
Cantor misses with a right hand
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cantor scores with a hook.
Cantor misses with a looping right.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Putin's coach down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Putin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Cantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cantor goes for a takedown attempt but Putin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantor shoots and misses
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cantor misses with a left hand
and Putin counters with a solid body kick.
Putin lands a jab.
Cantor throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Cantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Cantor shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Cantor.
Cantor shoots for a double leg takedown but Putin sprawls well. He's pushed Cantor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Putin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cantor steps away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cantor throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Cantor misses with a takedown
letting Putin counter with a right hand.
Cantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Cantor in a clinch.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Cantor's head.
Putin misses with the head strike. #T3#
Cantor tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Cantor back against the cage.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Cantor is looking to control Putin's arms but Putin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cantor has his back to the cage.
Cantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Cantor avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cantor.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cantor tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Cantor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cantor.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantor misses with an uppercut.
Cantor avoids the head kick by Putin.
Cantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Putin tries to clinch but Cantor moves out of range.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantor.
Cantor throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Putin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roger Cantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantor.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin 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. #T1#
Cantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Cantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Putin pushes Cantor off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cantor throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Putin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Cantor misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Putin. #T2#
Cantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cantor dives in and grabs Putin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes down on Cantor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cantor backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin gets through Cantor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cantor backwards.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cantor's elbow. #T3#
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Cantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin prevents a body shot from Cantor.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonas Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cantor backwards. #TD#
Cantor pulls guard successfully.
Cantor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cantor is trying to keep Putin in close.
Putin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cantor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Putin has passed into half guard! #T4#
Putin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
Putin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantor.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#611 Belliveau v Siblas
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Cantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tahuna drops his hands momentarily and Cantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tahuna jabs Cantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tahuna throws a hook but Cantor blocks it.
Tahuna throws a big shot that misses.
Cantor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tahuna avoids it really well and circles away.
Tahuna throwing a counter right hand but Cantor manages to avoid it.
Tahuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Cantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tahuna defends it well.
Tahuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tahuna blocks a jab.
Tahuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tahuna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cantor swings widly with a right hand
and Tahuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cantor's knee momentarily.
Cantor scores with the left hand. Tahuna knows he should have avoided that one.
Eka Tahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A big left from Tahuna misses. #T1#
Cantor connects with a jab.
Tahuna misses with an uppercut. Cantor saw that one coming.
Tahuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Cantor tries to counter it with a takedown but Tahuna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cantor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tahuna throws a jab when Cantor was well out of range.
Cantor throws a jab when Tahuna was well out of range.
Cantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Tahuna moves into the clinch.
Tahuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tahuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cantor can't find room to land a body shot as Tahuna controls the action.
Cantor has Tahuna pressed against the cage, preventing Tahuna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tahuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cantor blocks a body shot from Tahuna. #T2#
Cantor digs a right hand into Tahuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tahuna's gas tank.
Tahuna is working Cantor over against the cage.
Tahuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tahuna is working Cantor over against the cage.#BC#
Tahuna manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Tahuna finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahuna is looking to clinch.
Tahuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahuna cracks Cantor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Tahuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tahunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cantor dives in for a single leg takedown but Tahuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eka Tahuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Cantor.
Cantor avoids the head kick by Tahuna.
Tahuna misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tahuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cantor slips under a jab from Tahuna.#CL#
Tahuna rushes Cantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tahuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Cantor controls his hands.
Cantor takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tahuna.
Cantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cantor. #BC#
Tahuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tahuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cantor throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Cantor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tahuna's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cantor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cantor throwing strikes but missing.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tahuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tahuna has control of Cantor's left arm, preventing Cantor from doing any damage.
Cantor is stalling in the full guard.
Cantor chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eka Tahuna dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cantor ducks right into an uppercut from Tahuna.
Cantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tahuna circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Cantor does no damage.
Tahuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Cantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tahuna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Cantor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tahuna to the mat! Tahuna manages to get full guard.
Cantor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cantor can do to turn this around?
Tahuna trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
Cantor distracts Tahuna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cantor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantor throws an elbow that misses. Tahuna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cantor's guard. Nice move by Tahuna!#REVR#
Cantor is trying to control the position but Tahuna postures up.
Tahuna wants to pass the guard but Cantor is keeping the position.
Tahuna wanted to stand there but Cantor had control of the position.
Cantor wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Cantor has Tahuna pulled in close to control his posture.
Tahuna wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahuna stands up over Cantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tahuna stays in close to Cantor's body and controls the position.
Cantor pulls Tahuna in close to his closed guard and prevents Tahuna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cantor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tahuna throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cantor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tahuna! #T3#
Cantor working the body and head with strikes.
Cantor tries to advance to mount but Tahuna denies him.
Tahuna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tahuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cantor trying to control the position but Tahuna is working away.
Tahuna wants to get back to his feet but Cantor drags him back down.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tahuna gets back to half guard.
Cantor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cantor slips a nice elbow through Tahuna's hands, connecting with Tahuna's forehead.
Cantor is thwarting Tahuna's attempts to control the position.
Tahuna is looking to escape.
Cantor slows the pace down in half guard.
Cantor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Cantor misses with a straight right.
Cantor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tahuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cantor misses with a straight left.
Cantor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tahuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cantor misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tahuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Cantor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tahuna.
Cantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor shoots in but no luck this time.
Eka Tahuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Cantor.
Cantor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor misses with a hook
and Tahuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantor falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tahuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Tahuna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tahuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tahuna lands with a left to the head.
Cantor leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Tahuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Cantor.#TD2#
Cantor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tahuna!#ES#
Tahuna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahuna misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Cantor. #T2#
Cantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tahuna throws a body kick that misses.
Eka Tahuna is winning the standup battle so far.
Cantor throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tahuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Tahuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Tahuna lands with a straight right. Cantor didn't see that one coming.
Tahuna throws a leg kick which misses Cantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Cantor tries to avoid it.
Tahuna misses with a left hand
letting Cantor counter with a right hand.
Tahuna walks into a left hand.
Cantor shoots in and drives through. Tahuna sprawls well.
Cantor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tahuna counters with a head kick. That will keep Cantor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Tahuna takes the fight into the clinch.
Tahuna swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC#
Tahuna breaks from the clinch.
Tahuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Cantor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cantor lands in his opponent's guard.
Cantor stopping the sweep attempt from Tahuna.
Tahuna controls Cantor momentarily but Cantor frees himself.
Cantor stays in close to Tahuna's body and controls the position.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tahuna controlling Cantor's posture.
Cantor is stalling in the full guard.
Tahuna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tahuna is trying to keep Cantor in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eka Tahuna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tahuna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eka Tahuna!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eka Tahuna thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#605 Sito v Lamb
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a body punch but Cantor moves out of range.
Cantor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cantor duly obliges.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there #TD#
and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cantor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
Davis wants to sweep here but Cantor controlling him for the moment.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Cantor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cantor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cantor trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
Cantor wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Cantor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cantor'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantor.
Cantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Cantor checks the leg kick.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis lands a jab.
Cantor fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##TD#
Cantor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davis managing to control the position.
Davis keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass. #T4#
Davis 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.
Cantor content to stall in guard here.
Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Cantor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corey Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cantor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Cantor shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cantor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Cantor trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
An elbow from Cantor crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis parries the strikes from Cantor easily there. Cantor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cantor trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Cantor crashes against the mat.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis trying to remain calm as Cantor controls from the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cantor working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Davis wants to control but Cantor is keeping busy.
Cantor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Cantor coming out on top.
Cantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis tests Cantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Cantor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davis is controlling Cantor's posture.#T3#
Cantor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davis advances position into side control!#T4#
Cantor is looking to reverse the position.
Cantor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Davis wants to control the pace but Cantor is squirming around nicely.
Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Cantor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cantor manages to avoid it.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cantor avoids the head kick by Davis.
Cantor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cantor checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Cantor finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Cantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cantor somewhat.
Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Cantor's leg but Cantor calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Cantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cantor throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantor walks into a jab.
Roger Cantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis cracks Cantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Davis takes a swing at Cantor's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Cantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a body punch but Cantor moves out of range.
Davis scores with a jab. Cantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cantor misses its intended target.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cantor.
Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Cantor backpedaling. #T3#
No luck for Cantor with that takedown attempt.
Davis moves away from the strike by Cantor.
Cantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis clobbers Cantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cantor. That did some damage!
Davis throws a leg kick but Cantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cantor moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis throws the left hand but Cantor avoids the punch easily.
Cantor slips under a jab.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Cantor misses.
Cantor moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Cantor sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cantor lands an overhand right.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Cantor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Cantor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cantor is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis!
Corey Davis took some time post fight to say the following; 'Olympics baby!'.

Event: GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Cantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spanked counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanked walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cantor throws a lazy right hand but Spanked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanked throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor attempts a counter takedown but Spanked avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Spanked. Beautiful body shot.
Cantor needs to keep his hands up - Spanked had a free shot at his head there.
Spanked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cantor.
Cantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cantor is defended easily by Spanked.
Spanked throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Spanked lands a right hook to the body.
Cantor throws a looping overhand right but Spanked ducks down to avoid it.
Cantor takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Cantor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spanked is trying to control but can't.
Spanked is doing well to control the position and prevent Cantor from advancing to side control.
Cantor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spanked's head. #T2##SUB#
Cantor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cantor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cantor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spanked is looking for a sweep. Cantor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cantor content to control rather than advance.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Spanked is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantor 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.#T3#
Spanked is holding on to half guard well.
Cantor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanked knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Cantor seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cantor shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Spanked was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spanked fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spanked throws a right and a left that Cantor avoids nicely.
Cantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spanked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Cantor feinted with a counter takedown.
Spanked stuffs the takedown.
Spanked lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Spanked misses. #T4#
A big right from Cantor misses.
Spanked chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Cantor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cantor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spanked manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cantor's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cantor is looking for a kimura but Spanked is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cantor to get the leverage.
Spanked wants to get back to full guard.
Cantor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spanked has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantor is working away from the top position though.
Spanked controlling the position well.
Cantor throwing shots but Spanked is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spanked jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Spanked.
An attempted straight right counter from Cantor misses the target.
Cantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spanked finds it's way round the side to connect with Cantor's head.
Cantor shoots in but Spanked avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spanked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spanked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanked wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanked.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked catches Cantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cantor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spanked.#T1#
Cantor has his takedown stuffed
and Spanked connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spanked looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spanked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cantor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spanked wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spanked takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spanked is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spanked throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cantor on the side of the head.
Spanked throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor attempts a counter takedown but Spanked avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Cantor looks to land a combination but Spanked avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Spanked on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spanked throws a head kick but Cantor moves out of range.
Cantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spanked lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cantor at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spanked. Cantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cantor throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Cantor misses the jab.
Cantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spanked misses with a straight right.
Cantor throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Spanked rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Cantor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanked swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Spanked is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cantor wants to pass the guard but Spanked is keeping the position.
Spanked controlling Cantor's posture.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spanked controls Cantor momentarily but Cantor frees himself.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanked is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spanked trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Cantor is trying to keep Spanked in close. #SUB#
Cantor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cantor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cantor looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantor, not yet.
Spanked has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA ($500/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cantor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanked's guard. #REVR#
Spanked utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanked swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonna Spanked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spanked misses the jab.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spanked lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Spanked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantor misses with a takedown attempt - Spanked sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spanked misses with a straight left.
Spanked scores with a punch to the head.
Cantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Spanked bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cantor's head.
Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Cantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanked. #T1#
Cantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spanked avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Cantor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spanked is trying to control Cantor's posture but Cantor avoids it.
Spanked gets back to half guard.
Spanked trying to control but Cantor postures up.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Spanked is working away.
Spanked moves into full guard. #T2#
Cantor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cantor throwing strikes from guard but Spanked blocks nicely.
Spanked preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spanked trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
Spanked wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cantor throwing strikes but missing.
Spanked is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Spanked is trying to control the position but Cantor postures up.
Spanked is pulling down on Cantor's head. It's preventing any offense from Cantor, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor postures up and lands a big shot to Spanked's brow.
Spanked has control of Cantor's left arm, preventing Cantor from doing any damage.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanked is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Spanked.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cantor with a poor takedown
and Spanked counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spanked moves out of range of the strikes.
Cantor shoots in for a double leg but Spanked sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantor has his takedown stuffed
and Cantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spanked throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spanked throws the left hand but Cantor avoids the punch easily.
Cantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cantor shoots and misses
and Spanked counters with a nice uppercut.
Roger Cantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanked moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonna Spanked comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spanked 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
al-Baghdadi tries to move into range but Cantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cantor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi cracks Cantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cantor ducks under a wild hook from al-Baghdadi.#TD2#
Cantor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
al-Baghdadi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cantor wants to control from the top but al-Baghdadi keeps moving.
al-Baghdadi wants to stand but Cantor is controlling the position.
Cantor wants to control from the top but al-Baghdadi keeps moving. #T1#
al-Baghdadi wants to get back to his feet but Cantor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cantor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
al-Baghdadi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but al-Baghdadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from al-Baghdadi tenderised Cantor's leg. Cantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al-Baghdadi.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.#T2#
Cantor missing with a left hand there. al-Baghdadi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
al-Baghdadi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
al-Baghdadi throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Cantor counters with a takedown into side control.
al-Baghdadi is pushing Cantor's head away, looking to escape. Cantor manages to hold on to the position though.
al-Baghdadi is looking for a sweep.
Cantor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at al-Baghdadi to see if he's OK.
Cantor is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
al-Baghdadi parries the strikes from Cantor easily there. Cantor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable al-Baghdadi to escape.
al-Baghdadi is trying to buck Cantor off.
Cantor lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Cantor working away.
al-Baghdadi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cantor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
al-Baghdadi is trying to escape the position but Cantor is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cantor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cantor working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Cantor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
al-Baghdadi is trying to escape the position but Cantor is controlling the position.
al-Baghdadi is pushing Cantor's head away, looking to escape. Cantor manages to hold on to the position though.
al-Baghdadi struggling a bit here.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but al-Baghdadi keeps working.
Cantor working the ground and pound but al-Baghdadi is defending the strikes.
al-Baghdadi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cantor trying to control the action but al-Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cantor blocks a head kick by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi misses with a head kick.
Cantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
al-Baghdadi looks to throw the jab but Cantor is out of range.
al-Baghdadi throws a leg kick that misses.
Cantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cantor misses with an uppercut
and al-Baghdadi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cantor with a jab.
al-Baghdadi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
al-Baghdadi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is winning the standup battle so far.
Cantor throws a jab but it's blocked by al-Baghdadi.
Cantor slips a jab from al-Baghdadi.
Cantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al-Baghdadi.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
al-Baghdadi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
al-Baghdadi lands a head shot.
al-Baghdadi lands a nice shot to the body.
al-Baghdadi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
al-Baghdadi is looking for a counter combo.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Cantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cantor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
al-Baghdadi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cantor on the side of the head.
al-Baghdadi defending well as Cantor loads up on a big left hand.
al-Baghdadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cantor's head.
A shot to the liver by al-Baghdadi. Beautiful body shot.
al-Baghdadi misses with a looping left.
al-Baghdadi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al-Baghdadi misses with a looping left.#T2#
al-Baghdadi misses with a jab to the body
and Cantor counters with a nice uppercut.
al-Baghdadi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantor.
Nice shot lands for Cantor.#ROC2#
al-Baghdadi is rocked!#TD2#
Cantor shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! al-Baghdadi is on queer street and Cantor is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Roger Cantor!
After the big win, Roger Cantor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#591 Gunnar v Torres
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Cantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Cantor.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.
Cantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Cantor slips a straight right by Alvarez.#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. #BC2#
Cantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cantor momentarily.
Cantor looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Cantor cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.#TD2#
Cantor looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Cantor drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantor wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Cantor postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Cantor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cantor works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Cantor controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Cantor defends easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cantor at a distance.
Cantor missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cantor is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Cantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Cantor gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Cantor defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Cantor.
Cantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cantor throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez motions for Cantor to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.#TD2#
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Cantor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Cantor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Cantor is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cantor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to control but Cantor passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Cantor has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cantor.
Alvarez throws a hook but Cantor avoids it easily.
Cantor cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Cantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Cantor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Cantor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Cantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Cantor blocks the low kick.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Cantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez slips a jab from Cantor.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Cantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Cantor wants the takedown. Alvarez is fighting it off but Cantor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alvarez's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to keep Cantor in close.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass.
Cantor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cantor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cantor throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Cantor throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving. #T3#
Cantor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cantor is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Cantor's head to control him but Cantor postures up.
Well, if Cantor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cantor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Cantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantor is just out of range.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Cantor tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cantor.
Cantor working away.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger Cantor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantor cracks Alvarez with a big elbow. #T1#
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cantor is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Cantor trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cantor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cantor off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cantor's chin but Cantor turns very nicely into Alvarez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cantor.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Cantor postures up.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Cantor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Cantor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cantor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cantor with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Cantor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cantor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Cantor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeBramalo's guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cantor is in close to DeBramalo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantor trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Cantor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
DeBramalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Cantor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Cantor down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
Cantor defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Cantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Cantor.
Cantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cantor moves away.
DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Cantor avoids it.
Cantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeBramalo can pounce on him.
Cantor avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cantor misses with a straight right.
Cantor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
Cantor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cantor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cantor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cantor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBramalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cantor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeBramalo is pulling down on Cantor's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cantor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor distracts DeBramalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
DeBramalo lands a head kick!
DeBramalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantor.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
A jab lands there for DeBramalo.
Cantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cantor.
Roger Cantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Cantor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Cantor.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantor misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Cantor shoots in and gets a takedown into DeBramalo's guard.#T1#
Cantor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cantor throws a strike but DeBramalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cantor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeBramalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeBramalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantor keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
DeBramalo preventing the sweep.
DeBramalo trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Cantor trying to keep a closed guard but DeBramalo is proving a slippery customer.
Roger Cantor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Cantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cantor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBramalo defends well.#SUB2#
DeBramalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeBramalo has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.
Cantor looking to control. #SUB2#
Cantor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeBramalo has passed into half guard!
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
DeBramalo prevents Cantor from improving his position.
DeBramalo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cantor is trying to control but can't.
Cantor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeBramalo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cantor taking some punishment here, with DeBramalo in his half guard.
DeBramalo trying to control from half guard but Cantor is working away.
Cantor is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeBramalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cantor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cantor is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cantor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Cantor.
Cantor with a poor takedown
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Cantor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor misses with a hook.
DeBramalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantor.
DeBramalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
That's time! DeBramalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Cantor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cantor is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cantor looking for submissions off his back.
Cantor won't allow DeBramalo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBramalo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Cantor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeBramalo jumps into side control!
Cantor is trying to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cantor to see if he's OK.
Cantor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cantor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeBramalo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeBramalo trying to control the position but Cantor is working away. #SUB#
DeBramalo is trying to get an arm triangle but Cantor is defending well.
DeBramalo looks up at the clock and then as Cantor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DeBramalo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
DeBramalo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cantor prevents DeBramalo from improving position.
Cantor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo prevents Cantor from improving his position.
Cantor gets full guard.
Cantor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeBramalo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeBramalo holds on and takes a little breather.
DeBramalo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cantor is now in half guard.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but DeBramalo is working away.
Cantor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeBramalo is looking to control Cantor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeBramalo avoid being mounted?
Cantor is looking to pass DeBramalo's guard but actually DeBramalo recovers to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cantor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeBramalo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cantor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cantor tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeBramalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cantor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cantor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Machado pushes Cantor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Cantor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Cantor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Cantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cantor blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Cantor avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.#T1##TD#
Cantor wants the takedown. Machado is fighting it off but Cantor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machado's guard against the ropes.
Cantor preventing the sweep.
Cantor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cantor trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Cantor stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
Cantor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cantor 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.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cantor is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cantor defending well though.
Cantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cantor is looking to improve his position.
Machado is nestled in close to Cantor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cantor is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cantor keeping hold of Machado's head, controlling as best he can.
Machado thows a huge punch but Cantor dodges it nicely.
Cantor tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Cantor is working away. #T3#
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Cantor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Cantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Cantor is controlling Machado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cantor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cantor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cantor has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado scoring with some ground and pound.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantor is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantor throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Cantor. Cantor gets slowly back to his feet.
Cantor sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Cantor avoids it this time.
Machado slips under a jab from Cantor.#TD#
Machado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cantor throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantor is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cantor looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cantor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cantor controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Machado connects with a couple of short punches.
Cantor is pulling down on Machado's head to control his posture.
Machado lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Machado stands up over Cantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cantor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machado should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cantor has tightened it up now! Machado should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Cantor!
After the big win, Roger Cantor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Paniikki fails with the takedown.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Cantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cantor is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Cantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki goes for a double leg but Cantor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cantor continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cantor swivels and escapes.
Paniikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Cantor throws out a counter right but Paniikki avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Cantor scores with a nice head shot.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cantor.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantor tries to land a leg kick but Paniikki saw it coming and moves away.
Cantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paniikki shoots in for a double leg but Cantor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roger Cantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniikki shoots in but Cantor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Cantor tenderised Paniikki's leg. Paniikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paniikki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cantor. #TD#
Paniikki drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Cantor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Cantor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantor can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cantor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantor.
Cantor keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass. #SUB#
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cantor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard. #REVB#
Cantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Cantor tries to stand but Paniikki is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cantor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Cantor defends easily. #SUB#
Cantor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paniikki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cantor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paniikki pulls down on the head and he's put Cantor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pelle Paniikki!

Event: Ascension 353
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Evansen slips a jab from Cantor.
A left lands for Evansen.
The crowd cheers as Evansen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cantor doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Cantor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cantor prevents Evansen from standing back up.
Cantor trying to control from Evansen's half guard. Evansen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evansen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cantor trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cantor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evansen keeping moving, preventing Cantor from controlling successfully.
Evansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
Evansen keeping moving, preventing Cantor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evansen stuns Cantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Evansen's head. #TD#
Cantor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cantor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cantor is pressing down on Evansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evansen is holding on for now. #T2#
Cantor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cantor drops an elbow to the side of Evansen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evansen tries to kick Cantor off but Cantor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cantor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cantor throws a big elbow that misses.
Evansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantor 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Cantor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cantor won't allow Evansen to sweep him here. #T3#
Cantor throws a big elbow that misses.
Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but Evansen is retaining full guard.
Evansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cantor stops Evansen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evansen lands a body shot.
Evansen scores with a leg kick.
Cantor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evansen is fending him off so far but Cantor persists. Nope, Evansen circles away and we're back to standing.
Cantor misses with a takedown attempt
and Evansen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Cantor with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evansen moves out of range as Cantor strikes.#T4#
Evansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Cantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evansen. Evansen obviously looking to wear him down.
Evansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cantor.
Evansen avoids the body shot from Cantor.
Evansen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Evansen misses with an uppercut. Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Evansen misses with the body kick
and Cantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evansen digs a good hook to Cantor's body.
Nice sprawl there from Evansen as Cantor shoots in.
Cantor blocks a head kick by Evansen.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Evansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cantor looks for a takedown but Evansen sprawls well.
Evansen lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Evansen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Evansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cantor throws the left hand but Evansen avoids the punch easily.
Cantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evansen.
Evansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evansen scores with a hook.
Cantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cantor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evansen is fending him off so far but Cantor persists. Nope, Evansen circles away and we're back to standing.
Evansen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cantor misses with a hook
and Evansen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Evansen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evansen is looking to clinch. #TD#
Cantor drives through with a takedown into Evansen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantor throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Cantor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Evansen trying to control the position.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cantor trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Cantor distracts Evansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cantor connects with a couple of short punches.
Cantor throws an elbow that misses. Evansen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cantor's guard. Nice move by Evansen!#REVB##T2#
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Evansen from controlling successfully.
Cantor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evansen content to stall in guard here.
Evansen trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Cantor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evansen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cantor has his foot on Evansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evansen works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Evansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantor is retaining full guard.
Evansen lands a couple of digs.
Evansen trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Evansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cantor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evansen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evansen passes Cantor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cantor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evansen pushes down on Cantor's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cantor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evansen pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christian Evansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cantor.
The strikes coming from Cantor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cantor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evansen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Cantor.
Cantor working away.
Evansen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cantor is controlling him well.
Evansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor working the strikes but Evansen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Evansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Cantor there. #T1#
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. Cantor connects with a nice short shot to Evansen's temple.
Evansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cantor wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Cantor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Evansen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Evansen from controlling successfully.
Evansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Cantor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evansen defends it easily.
Evansen wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
Evansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evansen content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Evansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Evansen.
Christian Evansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evansen thinking.
Cantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evansen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Cantor.
Cantor sizes up Evansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cantor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evansen pinned against the cage. Evansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christian Evansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Cantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evansen.
Cantor throws an off balance right hand
and Evansen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roger Cantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evansen cracks Cantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor shoots in for a double leg but Evansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evansen moves away from the strike by Cantor.
Cantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor looks to land a right hand but Evansen moved out of range.
Evansen thinks about the counter body kick.
Evansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Evansen.
I've got Evansen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Cantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto 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.
Cantor moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Cantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cantor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cantor motions for Sakamoto to come forward. Cantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Cantor throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Cantor only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick. #T1#
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Sakamoto takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cantor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sakamoto can't fight it off and eventually Cantor manages to take the fight to the floor. Sakamoto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cantor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily.
Cantor trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cantor lands a couple of elbows.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantor escapes and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The strikes coming from Cantor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Cantor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Cantor drops an elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Cantor tries to pass to full mount but Sakamoto defends it. #T4#
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Sakamoto is working away.
Cantor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is looking to stall here but Sakamoto recovers full guard.
Cantor stands and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cantor.
As Sakamoto backs away, Cantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
A low kick from Cantor is predictable there
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Cantor throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Cantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Cantor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cantor.
Cantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cantor really felt that one!
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Cantor moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Cantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Cantor ducks down to avoid it.
Cantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantor.#T2#
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Cantor moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Cantor sees coming a mile off.
Cantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor. #T3#
Cantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakamoto.
Cantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Sakamoto jumps back.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Cantor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily. #T4#
Sakamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantor's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakamoto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cantor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Cantor checks it.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantor's calf.
Cantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cantor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Cantor.
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Cantor keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Cantor counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Cantor throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Cantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.#T1#
Cantor connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Sakamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cantor counters with a single leg into guard. Sakamoto didn't expect that.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Sakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakamoto throwing strikes from guard but Cantor blocks nicely.
Sakamoto chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Cantor is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Cantor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantor is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Cantor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Cantor!#REVR#
Cantor throws a strike but Sakamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Cantor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakamoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cantor's body to avoid the submission. Cantor has instead reached around Sakamoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cantor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Cantor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roger Cantor waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BFT-442
Date: Mar 16, 2016

#R1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cantor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cantor working the ground and pound.
Cantor just content to control the position.
Hardy tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cantor wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but Cantor keeps him under control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Cantor seems content to control.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cantor trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cantor passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy tries to roll over but Cantor keeps him under control.
Cantor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy is in trouble now - Cantor has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Hardy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cantor 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.
Cantor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cantor working the ground and pound effectively.
Cantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Cantor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cantor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cantor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cantor.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Cantor is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Cantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Good leg kick by Cantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cantor off to one side.
Cantor lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor scores with a punch to the head.
Cantor shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cantor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantor is looking to sweep but instead, Hardy has passed into half guard.
Cantor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cantor working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantor is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
My spies in Tokyo Gym inform me that Hardy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Cantor has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cantor's head.
Hardy stands up over Cantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy won't allow Cantor to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cantor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Cantor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Cantor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cantor throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Cantor. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cantor closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Cantor pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Cantor's body.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor is looking to counter punch.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Cantor moves out of range easily.
Cantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Cantor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardy!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cantor trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cantor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is not content to let Cantor control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cantor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Cantor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. #T3#
Cantor in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
Cantor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy tries to buck Cantor off but Cantor is having none of it.
Cantor controlling the position.
Cantor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy trying to remain calm as Cantor controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cantor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Cantor landing a few strikes.
Cantor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Cantor working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardy regains half guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Cantor's head to control him but Cantor postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jason Hardy was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

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