Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH21
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Wor Sangprapai throws a low kick but Cuida avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Cuida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cuida closes the distance and pushes Wor Sangprapai back into the ropes.
Cuida tries to land knees in the clinch but Wor Sangprapai avoids the damage to the body.
Cuida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wor Sangprapai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a right to the head.
Wor Sangprapai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wor Sangprapai blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wor Sangprapai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wor Sangprapai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cuida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuida tries to land a front kick but Wor Sangprapai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wor Sangprapai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wor Sangprapai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1##CL2#
Wor Sangprapai closes the distance and clinches.
Wor Sangprapai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cuida blocks it with crossed arms.
Wor Sangprapai tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the ropes.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wor Sangprapai is defending well for now.
Wor Sangprapai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cuida.
Wor Sangprapai can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action.
Wor Sangprapai can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action.
Cuida looking to stall. #BC2#
Wor Sangprapai manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cuida has closed the distance and engaged Wor Sangprapai in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuida.
Cuida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wor Sangprapai blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida avoids a wild elbow strike from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cuida has Wor Sangprapai pressed against the ropes, preventing Wor Sangprapai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wor Sangprapai avoids the elbow strike from Cuida, against the ropes.
Wor Sangprapai tries to throw a body punch but Cuida avoids it by throwing Wor Sangprapai back against the ropes.
Cuida has Wor Sangprapai pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Wor Sangprapai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch but Wor Sangprapai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wor Sangprapai lands a jab to Cuida's midsection.
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
Wor Sangprapai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wor Sangprapai lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cuida crumples to the floor! Wor Sangprapai milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai gave a mention to Blue Moon in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: RH13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cuida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suluhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Cuida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Cuida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cuida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cuida finds it's target.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Cuida's body.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu swings for the body but Cuida moves out of range. #T1#
Suluhu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suluhu 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.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cuida tried to counter with a leg kick but Suluhu avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suluhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cuida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cuida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuida tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuida connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cuida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Suluhu in his tracks for a moment.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu dodges an elbow strike from Cuida. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida slows down the pace here.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cuida trying to stall but Suluhu improves his position.
Cuida prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break free but Cuida has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suluhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida lands a knee to the body.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suluhu up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suluhu as Cuida tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a jab. Cuida acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Cuida clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuida throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuida stalls.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida landing knees to the body.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuida rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.#T2#
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu walks into a jab.#CL#
Cuida gets a clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cuida rushes Suluhu and presses him up against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the ropes.
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the ropes.
Cuida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suluhu is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cuida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Cuida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Cuida rushes Suluhu and presses him up against the ropes.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suluhu tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Cuida crunches a lovely knee into Suluhu's ribcage.#T1#
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Cuida avoids it.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuida feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Cuida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu works Cuida's body with a nice hook.
Cuida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cuida will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuida staggers Suluhu with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Suluhu looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Cuida is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH5
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Cuida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krakenbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cuida scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Krakenbreaker closes the distance and pushes Cuida back into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krakenbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Krakenbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
Krakenbreaker avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Cuida wants to stall.
Cuida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krakenbreaker is keeping busy.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cuida is trying to stall.
I was talking to Krakenbreaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Krakenbreaker is blocking nicely.
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow that misses.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Cuida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakenbreaker finish him?
Cuida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Cuida blocks the elbow strike.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker misses with the head strike.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krakenbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cuida dodges an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
Cuida seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakenbreaker dodges an elbow strike from Cuida.
Cuida misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Krakenbreaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krakenbreaker up against the ropes.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuida trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
Krakenbreaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krakenbreaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Cuida with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Cuida looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Cuida get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jorehan Krakenbreaker!
Our winner, Jorehan Krakenbreaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: RH2
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Cuida scores with a punch to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Cuida scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Cuida.
Cuida works the jab nicely.
Brophy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
Cuida misses the jab.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Cuida moved out of range nicely.
Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Brophy.
Cuida throws a series of strikes that have Brophy backpedaling.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Cuida ducks down to avoid it.
Cuida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cuida blocks a jab.
It looked like Cuida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brophy lands with a kick to the temple. Cuida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cuida walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Ryan Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Cuida is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuida misses the target.#T1##CL#
Cuida closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida. #BC2#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy scores with a push kick.
Cuida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Cuida moves out of range.
Brophy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Brophy sizes up Cuida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brophy misses with a hook
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Cuida closes the distance and clinches.
Cuida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brophy is keeping busy.#T2#
Cuida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
Brophy being controlled against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Cuida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cuida trying to land knees to the body.
Cuida trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cuida rushes Brophy and presses him up against the ropes.
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuida seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Brophy is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brophy blocks it with crossed arms.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida lands a body shot.
Cuida is trying to maintain a safe position but Brophy gets an underhook and turns Cuida into the ropes.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Cuida taking a breather.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brophy's face.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuida controls his hands.
Cuida misses with an elbow strike.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brophy works on Cuida's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Brophy as the two fighters clinch.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Cuida effectively controlling the action here.
Cuida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Cuida.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuida is trying to stall.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuida landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cuida cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brophy misses with a double jab.
Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Cuida darts in and clinches Brophy up against the ropes.
Cuida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brophy is keeping busy.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
Cuida stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Cuida stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuida is looking to control Brophy's arms but Brophy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the ropes.
Brophy gets through Cuida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brophy as Cuida tries to tie him up.
Cuida taking a breather.#T2#
Cuida stalling in the clinch but Brophy improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gray Cuida.#CL2#
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy is working Cuida over against the ropes.
Cuida stalling the fight.
Cuida wants to stall.
Cuida trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuida tries to stall but Brophy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuida 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Cuida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Complex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Complex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cuida lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cuida.
Complex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.#TD2#
Complex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cuida tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuida stops Complex from passing to mount.
Complex just content to control the position.
Cuida is not content to let Complex control the position.
Cuida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Complex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cuida.
Cuida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cuida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Complex regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cuida.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cuida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Complex wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuida throws a strike but Complex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Complex trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cuida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cuida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Complex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuida is controlling Complex's posture.
Complex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Complex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Complex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cuida is adopting a defensive guard.
Complex stopping the sweep attempt from Cuida.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida throws the left hand but Complex avoids the punch easily.
Cuida misses with a left hand
and Complex counters with a stiff right hand.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Complex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuida. #T4#
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuida.
Complex appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cuida looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Cuida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cuida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Complex in his tracks.
Complex cracks the inside of Cuida's front leg.
Complex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuida at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex scores with a shot to the body.
Complex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Complex doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Complex throws a lazy head kick
and Cuida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Cuida clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Complex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuida misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Complex looks to land a right hand but Cuida moved out of range.
Cuida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Complex misses.
Complex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Complex moves away from the strike by Cuida. #CL#
Cuida instigates a clinch.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Complex is defending well for now.
Complex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Complex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Complex lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida lands a nice knee to the body.
Cuida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Complex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Complex throws a low kick but Cuida avoids it.#T1#
Complex throws a low kick but Cuida avoids it.
Military Industrial Complex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuida throws a jab but it's blocked by Complex.
A good leg kick by Complex.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Cuida wants to clinch up but Complex keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuida is out of range.
Complex throws a push kick but Cuida slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Cuida moves into range and clinches up with Complex.
Complex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Complex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Complex is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
Complex being controlled against the cage.
Complex lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuida backwards. #T2#
Complex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Complex wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Complex misses with a body punch.
Cuida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Complex misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Complex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Complex working hard to break the clinch.
Complex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Complex in his tracks for a moment.
Cuida looking to stall.
Complex working aggressively here. #T3#
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Complex is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Complex wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Complex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Complex's face. #BC2#
Complex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Complex as he jumps to the side.
Cuida misses with a looping left.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida is looking to clinch.
Cuida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Cuida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Complex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4##TD2#
Cuida tries to sprawl but Complex drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cuida kicks off Complex and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Complex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuida doesn't seem phased though.
Cuida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Complex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Complex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Complex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Complex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuida's calf.
Cuida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Complex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Complex avoids the head kick by Cuida.
Complex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Complex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cuida's head.#ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
Complex drops Cuida with a naaaaasty hook - Cuida is in real trouble here! Complex dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
An out of breath Military Industrial Complex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cuida misses. #CL#
Hernando has Cuida up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Nice elbow from Cuida.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cuida 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.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Hernando drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuida managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando misses with the head strike. #T1#
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernando avoids it.
Hernando lands with a left to the head.
Hernando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuida trying to stall but Hernando improves his position.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
Cuida is looking to control Hernando's arms but Hernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the cage.
Hernando goes for a takedown attempt but Cuida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuida feints and then cracks Hernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernando down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernando, as that shot connected. #CL#
Hernando closes the distance and clinches.
Hernando is working for takedown but Cuida is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Hernando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando stops a takedown attempt from Cuida.
Hernando pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
Cuida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuida fails to land.
Cuida is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cuida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Braxton Hernando has been cut.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Cuida prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuida stalling.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Cuida leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Cuida throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hernando's defenses.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Cuida tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernando avoids the damage to the body.
Hernando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando. #BC#
Hernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Hernando cracks Cuida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Cuida misses with a hook. Hernando ducked under it nicely.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuida moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Hernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
Cuida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cuida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hernando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Cuida punishes Hernando's body with a nice straight punch.
Cuida moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cuida misses with a few strikes there.
Hernando lands with a straight right. Cuida didn't see that one coming.
Hernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando tries to clinch but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida throws out a counter right but Hernando avoids it with no problem.
Cuida scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hernando as Cuida shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernando moves away from the strike by Cuida.
Hernando lands a right hook to the body.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Cuida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando misses with a straight right.
Hernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuida moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Cuida misses with a straight left.
Hernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Cuida misses.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cuida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernando scores with a leg kick. #T1##CL#
Hernando clinches up with Cuida and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Cuida working Hernando over with knees to the body.
Hernando lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Hernando has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cuida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Cuida is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hernando off. It looks like it's working - Hernando slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Cuida displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuida.
Hernando throws a hook but Cuida avoids it easily.
Cuida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Hernando misses
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando slips a straight right by Cuida.
Hernando is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuida has time to react.
Cuida throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.#T2##CL2#
Cuida has Hernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hernando breaks from the clinch.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernando connects with a looping right hand.
Cuida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown but Hernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braxton Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Hernando connects with a right hand. Cuida shakes it off.
Cuida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernando misses with a hook to the body
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuida wants to clinch.
Cuida needs to keep his hands up - Hernando had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cuida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuida working away.
Hernando manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuida gets back to full guard.
Hernando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernando won't allow Cuida to sweep him here.
Hernando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernando scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet. #T4#
Hernando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernando lands a couple of digs.
Cuida is adopting a defensive guard.
Cuida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernando manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernando is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Hernando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuida is trying to control the position but Hernando postures up.
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 Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Hernando on the inside. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernando.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Cuida! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cuida lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Ricci takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses.
Ricci misses the jab.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuida checks it well.
Cuida throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci feints and then cracks Cuida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuida down.
Ricci misses the body punch
and Cuida counters with a left to the body.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cuida. Cuida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci misses with a body punch
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Cuida tries to clinch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ricci.
Cuida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ricci moves forwards but Cuida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Cuida lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Cuida drives through and clinches with Ricci against the cage.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida can't get the takedown.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida has Ricci pressed against the cage.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Ricci avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Ricci working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cuida to his knees! Ricci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 243
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1##TD#
Cuida gets caught flat footed, as Pounds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cuida pulls Pounds in to control the position.
Cuida is continuing to stall.
Our spies down at at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] inform us that Cuida has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Cuida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds stays in close to Cuida's body and controls the position.
Cuida wants to improve his position but instead Pounds has moved into half guard.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Cuida trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Cuida is controlling Pounds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cuida is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pounds.
Cuida wants to get back to full guard.
Cuida trying to control but Pounds postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is pressing down on Cuida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cuida is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounds in particular looking to stall.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuida keeps working.
Pounds working Cuida over with strikes.
Cuida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pounds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cuida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pounds 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.
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Pounds. Beautiful body shot.
Pounds defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuida.
Cuida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pounds blocks the body kick.
Cuida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Cuida throws a body kick that misses.
Pounds defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Pounds. That snapped Cuida's head back.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds misses with a combination
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pounds sprawls well. Pounds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cuida gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuida shoots in for a double leg but Pounds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuida misses with a hook.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida lands with a hook. Pounds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cuida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuida lands a jab.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Cuida moved out of range nicely.
Pounds closes the distance and clinches up with Cuida, looking for a takedown. Pounds pushes Cuida against the cage but Cuida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida throws a right hand that Pounds ducks under and follows up with a left that Pounds also avoids with ease.
Cuida connects with a solid leg kick.
Pounds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Pounds shoots in and bounces Cuida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Cuida blocks nicely.
Cuida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cuida's guard.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cuida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Cuida is trying is best to control the position here.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Cuida is having none of it.
Pounds looks to land a strike but Cuida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Cuida keeps moving.
Cuida pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Cuida 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida is keen to just control but Pounds is a slippery customer.
Pounds is looking to control Cuida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pounds avoid being mounted?
Pounds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pounds is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cuida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Cuida keeps moving.
Pounds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Cuida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom.
Pounds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cuida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pounds has passed into side control.
Pounds working away.
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 Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pounds fails with a takedown attempt.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Pounds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuida lands a head shot.
Cuida misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pounds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cuida!
Cuida isn't going anywhere.
Pounds moves into full mount!
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuida can do to turn this around?
Pounds controlling from the full mount.
Pounds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pounds unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!#T1#
Cuida is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuida is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds controlling from mount.
Pounds'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.
Pounds landing shots from mount.
Pounds lands a big elbow - Cuida is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cuida is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Pounds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Cuida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuida looks to score with a jab to the body but Michael is just out of range.
Cuida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michael misses with a leg kick.
Cuida ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Cuida tries a quick counter leg kick but Michael is wise to it.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Michael cracks the inside of Cuida's front leg.
Cuida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuida.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael tries to score with a low kick but Cuida moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Cuida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Michael as he checks the leg kick.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Cuida closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.
Cuida stalling in the clinch.
Cuida stalls.
Michael blocks an elbow strike from Cuida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Michael.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cuida missing with knees to the body.
Michael scores a nice knee to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Michael - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Michael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cuida up against the cage.#T2#
Michael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Cuida.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cuida has Michael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuida.
Michael misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuida controls his hands.
Michael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Michael is blocking nicely.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but Michael blocks with his arms.
Michael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michael has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Michael lands with a left to the head.
Michael misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuida.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Cuida.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Cuida lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Cuida has Michael pressed against the cage.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Michael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuida is trying to maintain a safe position but Michael gets an underhook and turns Cuida into the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Michael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuida wants to stall.
Cuida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida.
Michael misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balbus Michael will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Cuida counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michael with a jab.
Cuida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Cuida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cuida throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Michael fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cuida out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 228
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Kilmister throws a looping overhand right but Cuida ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Cuida darts in and clinches Kilmister up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kilmister.
Cuida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilmister slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Cuida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cuida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuida controlling from the top position.
Cuida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kilmister for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilmister is retaining full guard.
Kilmister looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilmister, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kilmister trying to keep a closed guard but Cuida is proving a slippery customer.
Kilmister throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilmister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilmister blocks a jab.
Kilmister lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuida off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Cuida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilmister wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kilmister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kilmister creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Kilmister crunches a lovely knee into Cuida's ribcage.
Kilmister lands a body punch.
Kilmister avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuida.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cuida obliges.
Kilmister is struggling to control the position.
Cuida just leaning against Kilmister, taking a breather.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilmister avoids it.
Kilmister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kilmister has Cuida pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister tries to land a knee to the head but Cuida blocks with his arms. #T3#
Cuida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kilmister misses with some punches.
Kilmister is struggling to control the position.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Kilmister is blocking nicely.
Kilmister lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilmister as Cuida tries to tie him up.
Kilmister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilmister avoids it.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Kilmister misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilmister stops a takedown attempt from Cuida.
Cuida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kilmister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilmister misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kilmister.
Kilmister is struggling to control the position.
Kilmister being controlled against the cage.
Cuida stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cuida. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Kilmister has been cut.#TD#
Cuida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cuida manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilmister can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilmister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cuida's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Kilmister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cuida throws a combination that misses
enabling Kilmister to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilmister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilmister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cuida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kilmister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuida counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuida connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilmister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cuida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmister is looking to clinch but Cuida is avoiding it.
Kilmister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilmister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!#CL2#
Kilmister moves into the clinch.
Oh Cuida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilmister lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Kilmister works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cuida controls Kilmister momentarily but Kilmister frees himself.
Kilmister seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kilmister is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuida has wrist control.
Cuida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Cuida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilmister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilmister gets to his feet and stands over Cuida, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cuida felt that one! Kilmister unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cuida from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Kilmister!
A victorious Johnny Kilmister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 220
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Cuida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Cuida throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Cuida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Cuida looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuida throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Cuida gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuida is one step ahead there.
Silva looking to control. #T1#
Cuida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva 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#
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuida defending well though.
Cuida is holding on to half guard well.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cuida is hurt! He's hurt bad - Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cuida from any more punishment! Congratulations to Silva! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Azhiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuida, which made it look bad.
Cuida stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Azhiev fails with the takedown
and Cuida counters with a straight right hand.
Gray Cuida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev misses with a takedown
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cuida. #CL#
Cuida instigates a clinch.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuida landing knees to the head.
Cuida landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Azhiev is rocked!
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Azhiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuida stalling the fight.
Cuida working the clinch nicely. Azhiev is working for position but Cuida cracks him with a big knee to the head! Azhiev crumples up against the cage and Cuida lands two more shots before the ref can save Azhiev! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Gray Cuida!
After the fight, Gray Cuida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Cuida lands a nice hook to Azhiev's body. Azhiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cuida to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuida throws a wild body kick that Azhiev sees coming a mile off.
Azhiev shoots and misses
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Cuida throws a leg kick which misses Azhiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Azhiev tries to avoid it.
Azhiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cuida circles away.
Gray Cuida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev tries to move into range but Cuida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuida lands a jab to the nose.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cuida lands with an uppercut that bounces Azhiev off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Azhiev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt - Cuida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cuida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azhiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azhiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?
Cuida throws a monster overhand right that drops Azhiev! Cuida follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
A less than humble Gray Cuida misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Cuida. No joy for Azhiev on that attempt.
Cuida sizes up Azhiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuida connects with the punch.
Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Cuida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gray Cuida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Cuida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Azhiev is rocked!
Azhiev shoots and misses #KD#
and Azhiev is countered with a crisp right hand from Cuida that sends him to the canvas! Cuida follows him to the mat into side control.
Azhiev is still in real trouble! Can Cuida finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Cuida! That's hurt Azhiev! Will he recover? Cuida fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Anzhor Azhiev had this to say: 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Theron misses.
Cuida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Theron ducks down to avoid it.
Theron throws the left hand but Cuida avoids the punch easily.
Theron fails with the takedown
and Cuida counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuida tests Theron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Cuida.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron throws a hook but Cuida avoids it easily.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Theron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cuida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Theron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Theron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Theron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida stalling the fight. #TD#
Theron manages to pull guard.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuida distracts Theron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuida scoring with some ground and pound.
Cuida stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Cuida tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cuida stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Cuida throws a big right hand that misses.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuida is one step ahead there.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Cuida with a nice head shot there.
Theron is trying to control the position but Cuida postures up.
Cuida postures up and lands a big shot to Theron's brow.
Cuida throwing strikes but missing.
Cuida working some strikes from top position.
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Cuida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Theron gets tackled into the cage by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Theron is working for takedown but Cuida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Theron jumps guard but Cuida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cuida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Theron up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Cuida is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Theron can't fight it off and eventually Cuida manages to take the fight to the floor. Theron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Cuida is proving a slippery customer.
Cuida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theron throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cuida connects with a couple of short punches.
Cuida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuida landing with the ground and pound.
Cuida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuida is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida 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#
Cuida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theron throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Theron tries to keep at a distance but Cuida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuida.
Theron tries to pull guard but Cuida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cuida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Cuida has clasped his hands together around Theron's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Theron is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Theron is trying to get back to half guard.
Cuida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Theron on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cuida slows the pace down.
Cuida working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Theron wants to control but Cuida postures up.
Gray Cuida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Cuida trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
Cuida scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Theron to see if he's OK.
Cuida working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuida is working Theron over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuida lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Cuida working the body and head with strikes.
Theron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cuida connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Theron is rocked!
Cuida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Theron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theron is looking to regain half guard here but Cuida keeps moving and retains side control.
Theron seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuida slows the pace down.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cuida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cuida trying to control the position but Theron is working away.
Cuida scoring with punches from side control.
Theron wants to control but Cuida postures up.#T3#
Cuida scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Cuida stalls from top position.
Cuida working the ground and pound.
Cuida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cuida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cuida scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Theron is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cuida can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
After the fight, Gray Cuida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 3
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Cuida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cuida backs away, Monroe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Cuida forces Monroe back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Cuida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Cuida moves out of range of the body kick from Monroe.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cuida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Cuida moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuida! But no joy.
Cuida throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cuida clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cuida obliges.
Cuida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
A shot in the inside from Cuida.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cuida throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida missing with knees to the body.
Cuida is looking to control Monroe's arms but Monroe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the ropes.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Cuida.
Monroe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.#BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Cuida misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cuida throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Monroe weaves into range and cracks Cuida right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cuida goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Monroe is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Cuida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuida.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Cuida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cuida cracks Malingo with a good jab.
Cuida misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cuida's knee momentarily.
Malingo keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Cuida misses.
A punch combination from Cuida misses.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malingo feinted with a counter takedown.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cuida tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cuida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cuida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuida off the cage and back into range.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuida throws out the jab.
Cuida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cuida.
Cuida throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws the left hand but Cuida avoids the punch easily.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuida's head.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Cuida is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Cuida ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Cuida rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Malingo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cuida uses from the top position. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuida working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cuida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cuida trying to pass the guard but Malingo defending well.
Cuida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working.
Malingo has hold of Cuida's hands but Cuida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Malingo is looking to improve his position.
Malingo trying to hold on to Cuida's head to control him but Cuida postures up.
Cuida wants to take a breather but Malingo is having none of it.
Malingo is trying to control but can't.
Malingo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Malingo keeps moving.
Cuida cracks Malingo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Malingo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Cuida rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malingo.
Malingo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuida to keep the fight standing.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida taking a breather.
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cuida stalling the fight. #BC#
Malingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Cuida tries to clinch
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malingo feints a jab promting Cuida to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cuida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cuida connects with a high kick.
Cuida throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray Cuida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cuida misses.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuida.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Cuida avoids it well and moves away.
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!#T2#
Malingo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cuida takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Malingo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cuida bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Malingo!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Malingo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

Event: RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Cuida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuida flicks out a counter leg kick but Lucarescu steps away.
Lucarescu misses with an uppercut
and Cuida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cuida 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.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuida throws a big shot that misses.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuida throws out a loose jab but Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuida 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.
Lucarescu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuida.
Lucarescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuida! But no joy.
Lucarescu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cuida misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuida throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuida moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuida throws out a loose jab but Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Lucarescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucarescu sets himself, and Cuida steps forward looking for the clinch! Lucarescu avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Cuida misses its intended target.
Lucarescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cuida fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuida throws a front kick aimed at Lucarescu's knee but Lucarescu avoids it well.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuida throws a big shot that misses.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Cuida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cuida.
Lucarescu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lucarescu misses with a double jab
and Cuida counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu scores with a punch to the head.
Cuida throws a sloppy head kick and Lucarescu moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cuida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cuida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucarescu.#T2##TD2#
Cuida looking to score a takedown here. Lucarescu is defending well but Cuida drives through and ends up in Lucarescu's guard.#SUB#
Lucarescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Lucarescu has momentary wrist control but Cuida slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lucarescu is looking for a triangle but Cuida pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lucarescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuida is working Lucarescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cuida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cuida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lucarescu's head.
Cuida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lucarescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucarescu, not yet.
Cuida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cuida chips away with some ground and pound.
Cuida preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Cuida stopping the sweep attempt from Lucarescu.
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Cuida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Lucarescu keeps moving.
Lucarescu has momentary wrist control but Cuida slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucarescu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuida connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucarescu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lucarescu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucarescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cuida's guard. #REVR#
Cuida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuida pulls Lucarescu in to control the position.
Cuida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucarescu is one step ahead there.
Lucarescu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuida is keeping the position for now.
Lucarescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucarescu is really struggling to control Cuida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cuida wants to sweep here but Lucarescu controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lucarescu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuida under the eye.
Lucarescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuida is just out of range.
Cuida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray Cuida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucarescu missing with a left hand there. Cuida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cuida misses.
Lucarescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuida misses the target.
Lucarescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cuida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lucarescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuida wants to clinch
and Lucarescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Cuida tries to clinch up but Lucarescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucarescu scores with a one two! Cuida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cuida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucarescu misses the target.
Cuida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cuida looks to land a combination but Lucarescu avoids it well.
It looked like Lucarescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucarescu misses with a straight right.
Cuida is looking to chop away at Lucarescu's legs.
Lucarescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuida.
Lucarescu throws a right and a left that Cuida avoids nicely.
Lucarescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuida throws out the jab.
Cuida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lucarescu dips to his left and cracks Cuida with an uppercut!
Cuida misses with a hook
and Lucarescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cuida misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucarescu scores with the left hand. Cuida knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucarescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucarescu throws an overhand right that lands on Cuida's shoulder, as Cuida tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucarescu.
Nice uppercut there from Cuida.#CL2#
Cuida drives through and clinches with Lucarescu against the cage.
Cuida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Lucarescu is blocking nicely.
Cuida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucarescu's efforts to push away.#T3#
Lucarescu tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Lucarescu has had enough of the clinch but Cuida keeps him there for the moment.
Lucarescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lucarescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lucarescu working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lucarescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucarescu throws a shot to the body.
Cuida throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Mircea Lucarescu has been cut.
Cuida misses with a right hand
letting Lucarescu counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuida. #T4#
Cuida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lucarescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cuida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucarescu's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucarescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuida.
Cuida misses with a hook
and Lucarescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucarescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucarescu misses with a hook to the body
and Cuida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucarescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Cuida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucarescu throws out the jab.
Lucarescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuida.
Lucarescu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucarescu duly obliges.
Cuida misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucarescu slips a jab from Cuida.
Lucarescu lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mircea Lucarescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mircea Lucarescu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucarescu blocks a jab.
Lucarescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cuida jabs Lucarescu right on the nose. Lucarescu blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Lucarescu gets caught flat footed, as Cuida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucarescu trying to keep a closed guard but Cuida is proving a slippery customer.
Lucarescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucarescu, not yet. #SUB#
Lucarescu working for a triangle but Cuida defends it easily.
Cuida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cuida tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucarescu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida won't allow Lucarescu to sweep him here.
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Lucarescu 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.
Cuida scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cuida distracts Lucarescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Cuida postures up and lands a big shot to Lucarescu's brow.
Cuida looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucarescu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucarescu wants to sweep here but Cuida controlling him for the moment.
Cuida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cuida lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucarescu looking to control.
Cuida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lucarescu's head.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucarescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cuida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cuida is posturing up here but Lucarescu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cuida tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cuida has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucarescu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mircea Lucarescu!
Mircea Lucarescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Cuida throws a low kick, looking for Mandi's leg but Mandi calmly moves out of range.
Mandi avoids the head kick by Cuida.
Cuida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuida throws a head kick but Mandi moves out of range.
Mandi works over Cuida's head and body with a nice combination.
Cuida misses with a looping left.
Cuida scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandi should have avoided that one.
Cuida misses with a right hand
and Mandi counters with a straight right hand.
Cuida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandi dodges the punch combination from Cuida.
Mandi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuida has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Mandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida dodges the punch combination from Mandi.
Cuida misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mandi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandi. #TD#
Cuida gets a takedown into half guard.
Cuida winds up and cracks Mandi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cuida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cuida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cuida is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mandi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cuida.
Cuida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cuida.
Mandi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuida is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida slips a nice elbow through Mandi's hands, connecting with Mandi's forehead.
Mandi wants to get back to his feet.
Cuida thows a huge punch but Mandi dodges it nicely.
Cuida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cuida scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Mandi is not content to let Cuida control the position.
Cuida stops Mandi from getting back to his feet.
Cuida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mandi is staying active underneath Cuida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cuida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida wants to take a breather but Mandi is having none of it.
Cuida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuida is working away from the top position though.
Cuida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Cuida landing strikes from the mount.
Cuida lands a big elbow - Mandi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mandi is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Cuida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cuida misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin checks a low kick from Cuida.
Cuida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cuida misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Cuida shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Cuida 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.#SUB#
Griffin has his foot on Cuida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuida works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Griffin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cuida has passed into half guard!
Cuida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Griffin trying to control but Cuida postures up. #T1#
Griffin keeping control of the position.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cuida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cuida's back!
Cuida rolls, trying to escape but Griffin keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuida for a finish.
Cuida controlling Griffin 's hands.
Cuida has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Griffin.#T2##SUB#
Griffin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cuida is defending well though. Griffin let's go of the attempt for now.
Cuida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Griffin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Griffin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cuida covering up well under a series of strikes from Griffin.
Cuida wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Griffin is looking for the choke from the back position but Cuida is controlling his hands well.
Griffin avoiding Cuida 's attempts to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Griffin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cuida wants to escape the position. #T3#
Will Griffin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cuida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Griffin lands shots from the back.
Cuida is trying to break free.
Cuida keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin biding his time, controlling Cuida.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Griffin.
Cuida is really stuck here. #SUB#
Cuida is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Griffin gets his way! #SUB#
Cuida is trying to defend against the choke here but Griffin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Griffin Tightens the hold and Cuida taps out furiously! Griffin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Griffin!
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GKNY 127 - Lilard vs Boyka
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuida checks the leg kick.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Cuida.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuida has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Curran staying out of range there.
Cuida lands with a nice body kick.
Cuida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Currans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curran misses with a double jab.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuida fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Curran tenderised Cuida's leg. Cuida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cuida lands a jab to Curran's midsection.
Cuida checks a low kick from Curran.
Cuida is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Cuida lands.
Cuida misses with a looping left.#T1#
Curran connects with a leg kick. Cuida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curran fails with the takedown.
Curran wants to clinch but Cuida slips to the side
and Cuida counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Curran slips under a jab from Cuida.
Cuida cracks Curran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cuida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuida throws a lazy right hand but Curran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran is looking to slow Cuida down with leg kicks.
Cuida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cuida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuida's calf.
Curran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Curran connects with a leg kick. Cuida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cuida throws out a powerful jab.
Curran misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Curran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran checks the leg kick.
Cuida lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida slips under a jab from Curran.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Cuida moved away.
Cuida misses the shot to the body.
Cuida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Cuida's head but Cuida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Cuida as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Cuida lands a jab to Curran's midsection.
Curran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curran wants it to stay on the feet.
Curran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Curran - the referee stops the clock and Cuida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Curran. Cuida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Curran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuida throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran scores with a shot to the body.
Cuida misses with a kick to the body.
Cuida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Curran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cuida takes one on the button.
Cuida slips a straight right by Curran.
Cuida misses with a hook.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curran.#T4#
Cuida connects with a leg kick. Curran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cuida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Curran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cuida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran scores with a hook.
Cuida shoots in but Curran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Cuida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Cuida catches Curran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cuida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curran wants to counter with a clinch but Cuida pushes him away.
Curran drops his hands momentarily and Cuida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Cuida.
Cuida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Curran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cuida 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.
Curran has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A jab lands there for Cuida.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cuida's sensitive parts.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cuida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gray Cuida is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida throws a nice looking combination but Curran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuida pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1##CL#
Cuida takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cuida.
Cuida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Curran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
Cuida is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the cage.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida trying to control the position but instead, Curran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cuida into the cage.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran lands a body punch.
Curran lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
Curran throws a big uppercut that drops Cuida! More strikes from Curran and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cuida lies dazed against the cage as Curran celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Curran!
Mario Curran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Luiz wants to clinch up but Cuida keeps it at a distance.
Cuida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuida scores with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Cuida scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Luiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuida counters with an inside leg kick.
Cuida lands with a hook. Luiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cuida lands a jab.
Luiz takes one to the chin there.
Luiz tries to clinch but Cuida moves out of range. #CL2#
Cuida clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luiz.
Luiz tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cuida.
Luiz wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Luiz is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Luiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
Luiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Luiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luiz slowing the pace effectively.
Luiz tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cuida backwards. #BC#
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuida works the jab nicely.
Luiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuida counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luiz.
Cuida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luiz misses with a combination
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Luiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cuida scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Cuida has Luiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz stalling.
Cuida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida stalling in the clinch.
Luiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cuida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Cuida prevents Luiz from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Luiz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cuida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cuida keeps control of Luiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuida keeps control of Luiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Cuida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuida.
The crowd are getting on Cuida's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida.
Luiz can't break the clinch.
Luiz is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Cuida taking a breather.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gray Cuida.
Luiz misses with a hook. Cuida ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Cuida finds it's way through Luiz's defenses.
Cuida connects with a leg kick. Luiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cuida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch.
Luiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida has Luiz pressed against the cage, preventing Luiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luiz has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
A frustrated look appears on Luiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Luiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cuida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuida.
Luiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Luiz is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cuida knocks Luiz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: POWERS 67
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cuida fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang tries a body shot but Cuida blocks it.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wang's face.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.
Cuida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
Cuida lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Wang in his tracks for a moment.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms. #T1#
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wang wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Wang is blocking nicely.
Cuida lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wang's face. #T2#
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuida throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Cuida tries to get set, Wang tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuida manages to avoid the attempt.
Cuida blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuida! But no joy.
Wang moves forwards but Cuida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cuida works over Wang's head and body with a nice combination.
Wang misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Cuida rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Cuida.
Cuida lands a shoulder strike.
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Wang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cuida is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wang to the mat. Wang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Wang working for a triangle but Cuida defends it easily.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Cuida slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuida is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
A nice elbow there by Wang.
Cuida tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuida manages to control the position for a moment.
Cuida is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuida scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Cuida with that takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cuida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuida.
Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Cuida counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang clobbers Cuida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuida.
Wang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Cuida swings widly with a right hand
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Wang moves out of range as Cuida strikes.#T1#
Wang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuida counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang walks into a straight right hand from Cuida.#CL2#
Cuida pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cuida is trying to trip Wang. He has hold of a leg but Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cuida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cuida wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cuida keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Cuida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cuida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is fighting to break Cuida's control of his arms but Cuida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang throwing strikes from guard but Cuida blocks nicely.
Cuida keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T3#
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuida 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.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Cuida.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Cuida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cuida looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
It looked like Wang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cuida.
A cross from Cuida lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuida looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuida sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Cuida clinches up with Wang and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cuida cracks Wang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuida is looking to clinch.
Cuida cracks Wang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cuida with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Wang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cuida slowing the pace effectively.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Cuida gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang has had enough of the clinch but Cuida keeps him there for the moment.
Cuida prevents Wang from breaking the clinch.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuida controls his hands.
Cuida stalling in the clinch.
Cuida just leaning against Wang, taking a breather. #T1##BC#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuida lands with a hook. Wang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Cuida moved out of range.
Cuida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cuida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida scores with a hook.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cuida gets a clinch.
Cuida managing to block the knees to the body from Wang.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Cuida blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Cuida blocks a body shot from Wang.
Cuida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cuida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Long Wang has been cut.#T3#
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wang taking a breather.
Wang tries to throw a body punch but Cuida avoids it by throwing Wang back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cuida obliges.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Cuida. #TD2#
Cuida tightens his grip and picks Wang up, before dumping him to the ground. Wang manages to land in guard.
Wang keeping full guard, as Cuida tries to pass.
Cuida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cuida has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gray Cuida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cuida trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: POWERS 64
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Cuida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Cuida slips under a jab.
Cuida swings widly with a right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Cuida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuida throws a good cross that connects.
Cuida throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Cuida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Cuida is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cuida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is trying to control. Cuida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown controlling the action here.
Cuida is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Cuida is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuida trying to control but Brown postures up.
Cuida wants to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cuida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Cuida is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cuida counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown misses with a hook. Cuida ducked under it nicely.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cuida.
Cuida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuida.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuida as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bushido Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cuida slips a jab from Brown.
Cuida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Cuida avoids it well and moves away.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuida. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuida lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tests Cuida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
BAM! Brown delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cuida like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bushido Brown!
Bushido Brown spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Cuida fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cuida connects with a crisp jab.
Carlyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuida throws out the jab.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuida on the side of the head.
Carlyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cuida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuida throws a leg kick but Carlyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuida doesn't seem bothered though.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carlyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlyle ducks under a wild hook from Cuida.
Carlyle dips to his left and cracks Cuida with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Carlyle's shoulder, as Carlyle tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuida.#T1#
Carlyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida throws a low kick but Carlyle moves out of range easily.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle misses with a double jab.
Carlyle jabs Cuida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carlyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Cuida tries to clinch
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carlyle.
Cuida misses with a body kick.
Carlyle throws a big counter combination but Cuida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carlyle misses with a hook.
Carlyle throws a shot to the body.
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Carlyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuida's calf.
Carlyle misses with a hook.
Cuida throws a hook but Carlyle blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Carlyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Cuida lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Carlyle swings for the body but Cuida moves out of range.
Carlyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cuida works the jab nicely.
Carlyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cuida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida motions for Carlyle to come forward. Cuida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlyle blocks a jab.
Carlyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Carlyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the body
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Carlyle.
Cuida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlyle moves out of range as Cuida strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Carlyle there.
Carlyle takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cuida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Carlyle's shoulder, as Carlyle tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Charles Carlyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Cuida.
Cuida misses with a hook.
Cuida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuida.
Carlyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Carlyle misses.
Cuida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlyle swivels and escapes.
Cuida defending well as Carlyle loads up on a big left hand.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Cuida blocks a leg kick.
Cuida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlyle defends it well.
Cuida is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Carlyle with a hook.
Carlyle needs to keep his hands up - Cuida had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
A left and a right from Carlyle both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Carlyle ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cuida's jaw. Cuida's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Carlyle does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Carlyle!
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Romero tries to bum rush Cuida with a series of wild strikes but Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Romero throws a right and a left that Cuida avoids nicely.
Cuida tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Cuida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cuida just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuida circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuida throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero lunges at Cuida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cuida's hand.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Cuida moved out of range nicely.
Cuida wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Cuida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cuida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Cuida.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Cuida dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Cuida is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Cuida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cuida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cuida won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero wants to stand up but Cuida is controlling him. #T2#
Romero trying to control the position here.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cuida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cuida working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuida misses with a kick to the body
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A jab from Cuida does it's job there.
Romero misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Cuida clinches with his opponent.
Romero letting Cuida take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuida.
Romero tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuida.
Cuida avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action. #T4#
Cuida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cuida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Romero in his tracks for a moment.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Romero tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida blocks a body shot from Romero. #BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Cuida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cuida throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Cuida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Romero misses.
Cuida fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida has his takedown stuffed
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero misses with a double jab
enabling Cuida to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero digs a good hook to Cuida's body. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Cuida on that attempt.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero tests Cuida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuida misses with a double jab.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida misses with the combination.
Cuida tries to clinch up.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero moves away from the strike by Cuida.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cuida moves out of range of the body kick.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cuida scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cuida motions for Romero to come forward. Cuida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Cuida looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Cuida just gets out of the way.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuida tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cuida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cuida is in Romero's guard.
Cuida postures up and lands a big shot to Romero's brow.
Romero wants to stand up but Cuida is controlling him.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Romero controls Cuida momentarily but Cuida frees himself.
Cuida being controlled here momentarily.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cuida wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero fakes the leg kick and cracks Cuida in the body.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Cuida misses with a double jab.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Cuida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cuida off to one side.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero throws a combination. Cuida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Romero connects with a body shot.
Cuida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuida at a distance.
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero cracks Cuida with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cuida tries to clinch
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cuida is out on his feet! Romero sets himself and nearly takes Cuida's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
As Aquiles Romero got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: when you fight a legend like Guida you give it all to prove you at the top'.
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: PFC 54
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Morrow moves into the clinch successfully.
Morrow being controlled against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Cuida has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cuida prevents a body shot from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body punch.
Cuida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrow's defenses.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrow avoids it.
Cuida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but Morrow blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Morrow fails to land.
Morrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida is looking to control Morrow's arms but Morrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the cage.
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Morrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuida backwards.
Cuida stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Morrow stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cuida up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morrow receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Morrow.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida.
Cuida stalling in the clinch but Morrow improves position.
Morrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cuida or not.
Cuida connects with a knee to the head.
Cuida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morrow is keeping busy.
Cuida throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Cuida wants to stall.
Morrow slowing the pace effectively.
Cuida trying to land knees to the body.
Cuida taking a breather.
Cuida misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrow throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Morrow misses with a punch to the body.
Cuida stalling against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Morrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cuida.
Morrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrow closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cuida! Morrow dives in looking to finish! Cuida is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Morrow!
A relieved looking Alex Morrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: WFB: First Blood
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Cuida looks to land a left hand but Pooh moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pooh drives through and clinches with Cuida against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pooh.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pooh's face.
Cuida connects with a knee to the head.
Pooh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuida lands an elbow inside that Pooh shrugs off.
Pooh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pooh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cuida stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Pooh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Pooh pushes a forearm under Cuida's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cuida is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winnie Pooh!
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.
Cuida lands an elbow inside.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuida has double underhooks. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cuida throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range. #CL#
Cuida moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cuida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida. #T1#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
Cuida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cuida stalling.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
McGregor wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cuida avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuida cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuida stalls.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Cuida keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Cuida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuida has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cuida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cuida clinches up against the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Cuida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4##BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Cuida throws a big shot that misses.
Cuida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.#CL#
Cuida rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cuida manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida blocks the body kick.
Cuida tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Cuida does it's job there.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Cuida throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cuida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Cuida avoids it well.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cuida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuida checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuida.
Cuida avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Cuida catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Cuida looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor with the counter takedown but Cuida avoids it easily.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target. #CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Cuida moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGregor up against the cage.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida throws an elbow but it misses.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Cuida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Cuida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Cuida counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Cuida stalling against the cage.
Cuida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuida has double underhooks.
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Cuida lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Cuida. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
Cuida avoiding damage. #T4#
Cuida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuida lands a jab.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cuida will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Cuida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a push kick but Cuida slaps the foot to one side.
Cuida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Cuida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
McGregor cracks Cuida with a left hook right on the temple and Cuida goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McGregor lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cuida is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McGregor!
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 68
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Cuida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuida lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Cuida closes the distance and pushes Sirven back into the cage.
Sirven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuida is pressed up against the cage. Sirven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuida down to the mat. Cuida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sirven throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cuida counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuida throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Sirven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cuida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sirven's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuida is trying to control the position but Sirven postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirven preventing the sweep.
Sirven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cuida keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sirven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sirven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike.
Sirven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuida keeps working.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Sirven working away.
Sirven controlling from side mount.
Sirven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cuida is avoiding damage well.
Sirven works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cuida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sirven's best efforts.
Cuida wants to get back to full guard.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven lands with a punch from half guard.
Sirven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cuida is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Sirven winds up and cracks Cuida with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cuida quite badly. Cuida pulls Sirven in close trying to recover. Sirven postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cuida on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cuida doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Sirven!
Jacque Sirven is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacque Sirven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Cuida cracks Widing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Widing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cuida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Widing.
Daniel Widing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida connects with a looping right hand.
Cuida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cuida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Widing momentarily.
Cuida slips under a jab from Widing.
Cuida appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cuida clinches up against the cage.
Cuida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Widing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuida takes a shot to the head.
Widing misses with a punch on the inside.
Widing is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cuida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widing has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida. #T1##BC#
Cuida manages to break the clinch.
Cuida blocks a leg kick.
Widing throws a leg kick
and Widing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widing takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cuida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Widing throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Cuida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Widing up against the cage.
Cuida avoiding damage as Widing throws knees to the body.
Widing wants a takedown.
Widing letting Cuida take a breather here.
Cuida lands a nice knee to the body.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Cuida has Widing pushed against the cage.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Widing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuida scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Widing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuida lands a head shot.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuida counters with a series of strikes. Widing will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Widing is rocked!
It looks like Cuida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cuida cracks Widing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widing is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?
Widing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Widing misses the target.
As Widing looks to move away, Cuida throws a big counter combo but Widing just gets out of the way.#T3#
Widing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cuida counters with a left and a right... And another left! Widing is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 63
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Funk loads up on a big right hand but Cuida slips the punch.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cuida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuida circles away.
Cuida moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuida wants to clinch but Funk slips to the side#TD#
and Funk counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Cuida pushes Funk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Funk throws an off balance right hand
and Cuida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Funk drives through and clinches with Cuida against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Funk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Funk is in close to Cuida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Funk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cuida keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuida 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##T1#
Cuida throws a strike but Funk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk controls Cuida momentarily but Cuida frees himself.
Cuida throws a strike but Funk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida is adopting a defensive guard.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuida keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Funk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funk throwing strikes but missing.
Funk is in close to Cuida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuida has wrist control.
Funk throwing strikes from guard but Cuida blocks nicely.
Funk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cuida working a defensive guard here.
Funk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!#T3#
Funk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cuida is still in real trouble! Can Funk finish him?
Funk loads up on a big left hand. Cuida felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Funk looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cuida can't hide his disappointment, as Funk celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Funk!
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 58
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cuida clinches up with Fungus and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cuida. #CUT#
It looks like Toenail Fungus has been cut.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fungus is defending well for now.
Fungus tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Cuida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fungus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Cuida.
Cuida is pushing Fungus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Cuida.
Cuida slows down the pace here.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fungus is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuida. #T1#
Fungus wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida avoiding damage.
Fungus tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
Cuida keeps control of Fungus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fungus working hard to break the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Fungus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cuida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fungus's face.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Fungus is blocking nicely.
Fungus tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fungus breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Cuida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuida cracks Fungus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuida jabs Fungus right on the nose. Fungus blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Cuida throws a series of punches but Fungus avoids them all with ease.
Fungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus jabs Cuida to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Cuida clinches with his opponent.
Fungus tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Fungus is blocking nicely.
Fungus has had enough of the clinch but Cuida keeps him there for the moment.
Fungus is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
Cuida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fungus is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Cuida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cuida stalls.
Fungus wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
Cuida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuida working Fungus over with knees to the body.#TD#
Cuida gets control of Fungus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cuida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Cuida controlling Fungus's posture.
Fungus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cuida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Fungus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cuida is proving hard to escape from.
Cuida seems keen to control Fungus's posture.#SU2#
Fungus gets to his feet - Cuida follows without any prompting.
Fungus throws a solid leg kick but Cuida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fungus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toenail Fungus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Fungus.
Fungus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fungus throws a combination. Cuida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Cuida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fungus, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuida stalling.
Fungus misses with an elbow strike.
Cuida slowing the pace effectively.
Fungus wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuida won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fungus can do to turn this around?
Fungus wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Fungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fungus tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fungus just manages to avoid it.
Fungus delivers a nice body kick.
Fungus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Cuida throws a head kick but Fungus moves out of range.
Cuida throws a push kick but Fungus slaps the foot to one side.
Fungus blocks a head kick by Cuida.
Toenail Fungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuida misses with a head kick.
Fungus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cuida is looking to land body kicks.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuida as he connects with a hook.
Cuida throws a series of punches but Fungus moves out of range.
Cuida throws a right and a left that Fungus avoids nicely.
Cuida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fungus on the side of the head.
Cuida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.#CL#
Cuida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fungus tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fungus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. #BC2#
Fungus manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Cuida there.
Fungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuida.
Gray Cuida is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuida wants to clinch up but Fungus keeps it at a distance.
Cuida throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Cuida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuida.
Cuida tries to clinch but Fungus is having none of it.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fungus.
Fungus ducks right into an uppercut from Cuida. #T3#
Cuida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuida tries to clinch but Fungus moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fungus.
Cuida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuida fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Fungus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Fungus misses.
Fungus slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fungus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fungus misses the jab.
Cuida throws a series of strikes that have Fungus backpedaling.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Fungus throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Cuida finds it's way through Fungus's defenses. #T4#
Cuida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cuida stalks Fungus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fungus's face. Fungus staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fungus misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Cuida looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cuida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuida throwing strikes but missing.
Fungus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toenail Fungus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cuida tests Fungus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fungus throws a series of punches but Cuida moves out of range.
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a body kick.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuida is just out of range.
Cuida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Fungus misses its intended target.
Fungus tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus throws a series of punches but Cuida avoids them all with ease.
Fungus throws a sloppy body shot
and Cuida counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuida scores with a three punch combo!
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus thuds his shin into the meat of Cuida's side.
Cuida misses with a head kick.
Fungus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Fungus gets tackled into the cage by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Fungus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fungus misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cuida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Cuida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuida connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cuida has Fungus up against the cage in a clinch.
Fungus tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Fungus is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fungus is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fungus is trying to break free.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fungus's face. #CUT#
That has opened up Toenail Fungus's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuida stalls.
Cuida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Cuida prevents Fungus from breaking the clinch.
Cuida tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Cuida gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fungus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuida lands an elbow inside that Fungus shrugs off.
Fungus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Cuida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fungus wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Cuida wants the takedown. Fungus is fighting it off but Cuida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fungus's guard against the cage.
Cuida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Cuida prevents Fungus from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Fungus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuida.
Cuida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fungus is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuida has Fungus pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but Fungus blocks it.
Toenail Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fungus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cuida prevents a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cuida avoids it.
Gray Cuida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fungus tries a body shot but Cuida blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Toenail Fungus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wonder how much he paid the ref?'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Cuida misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strangler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strangler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.
And Strangler counters with a quick kick to the body but Cuida blocks it.
Strangler defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler misses with a left hand
and Cuida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Cuida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strangler slips under a jab.
Strangler throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuida should have avoided that one.
Strangler drops Cuida with a straight right hand, right on the button! Strangler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

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